This is about as good of bbq as you'll get most any place, and I'm speaking as a visitor from... read more Texas, where bbq is everywhere. This is probably a top 5 bbq place joint I've tried. My co-worker and I tried this place yesterday evening, being our last night in Knoxville, before flying out this afternoon. We came here due to the high ratings on Yelp.

It's definitely got a dive-type feel, as the restaurant is sitting by itself off a one-way road, and the food ordering process is cafeteria-style. you order first at the counter and take your food on a tray to your table.

To try everything, my co-worker I was traveling with and I ordered the sampler platter with 2 orders of mac and cheese and green beans. We each ordered a chocolate chess pie and ordered one brisket burrito, just in case the other food wasn't enough. It was...

Mac and cheese - awesome. Ribs - amazing. Pulled pork sandwich - dang good. I used the thick bbq sauce on the pulled pork sandwich...the sauce was so good, I wish they bottled it and offered to sell it. I would've taken a full case home. It had just enough kick and the tangy flavor was perfect to me.

We both had a big lunch, so by the time we got to our pies and the burrito, which was attempted at last...it was a done deal. I took my slice of pie back to the hotel to eat later in the evening. I eventually got to it, and it was good. The burrito we didn't finish. The brisket inside was good, but we ordered it without slaw inside....and they prepared and gave it to us with slaw inside. We didn't make a deal out of it because we were so full anyway by the time we got to it...we each ate only about 5% of it.

Great, casual dining experience. Staff was nice and helpful directing us to the sampler platter to try everything. read less

This is great BBQ even for a BBQ snob. The sides items are perfect and atmosphere matches. Our biggest complaint... read more is when they run out of Mac & Cheese and the entire line has to choose to leave or order other items. read less

This a very good restaurant. The BBQ'd pork is tasty. The sauces are all worth trying. Very friendly atmosphere. We... read more will be leaving before the Stanley Cup Finals start tonight. Go Predators. read less

It's pretty good. The meats were all cooked extremely well--which surprisingly a lot of bbq places don't do well. The... read more ribs were just as delicious as I thought it would be based on the photos on yelp. The pulled pork is--dare I say it--better than a good amount of NC bbq I've had. The sauce were fair and served the meat well. The brisket would be more moist, I think, but it's a solid brisket. I wish they had spicier house-made sauces, and I wish it was a little bit more vinegary--but that's the NC in me talking. I had absolutely no problems with the bbq. I even got an amazing blood orange cider recommendation. The fried pickles were in spears! Spears are better than slices any day, and I'm glad they do them. I did, however, wish that the sides would be more flavorful. The best thing was probably the greens but it wasn't really even hitting the spot for me. I would probably only come back for the meat by the pound. read less

Best barbecue ever. My husband and I were passing through Knoxville on our road trip from New Jersey to Texas.... read more Remember having delicious Tennessee barbecue sandwich years ago. There's a reason the parking was limited on Saturday night. Everyone must be coming over to have their fill  of brisket and ribs at Sweet P's. Delicious tender slices of brisket and pull apart ribs. Three different sauces to please the sweet, sour and spicy hot palates. Loved the green beans. Made me feel as if I was eating healthy so I can return to this little place of barbecue heaven. This Texan is happy in Tennessee. Too bad you can't buy it online! read less

Ate here while passing through to Florida from Michigan. Great easy parking. Not a dive at all, but rather a... read more nice clean place.

I asked what to get, the pit master asked if I was local or not. I informed him that I was not. He said that if that was the case then I should not miss the ribs. I followed his advice.

The long and short of it is that they were hands down the best ribs that I have ever had. Dry rubbed, fall of the bone good. They honestly didn't need sauce, but the sauce was good too. Great random pick. read less

Delicious. One of the best barbecue joints in Knoxville. Watch for the specials they have each day so you can... read more try something a little different if you'd like. The smoked sausage they have on Friday is amazing. read less

The ribs are killer! Side of Mac and Cheese and banana pudding and you can't go wrong. We also love... read more getting the pulled pork burrito. read less

Good food. Here's what you should order:  BBQ burrito with brisket and Mac and cheese in it. Add both the... read more thick and spicy sauce. Make sure to get a side of the banana pudding.  Amazing. read less

This barbecue place is delicious. It's quick and easy. You just pick something from the menu, order, and then you... read more get the food in an instant. The last time I went was with my family, and we ordered the half rack of ribs with some sides. The meat was nice, soft, and well seasoned. The mac n' cheese had just the exact amount of cheese and was baked to perfection. If you are in Downtown Knoxville and your looking for a place to eat, definitely go to Sweet P's. read less

Very good BBQ joint!  We had a sampler platter as well as chicken wings (both wet and dry).  Everything was... read more very flavorful!  Only negative to this place was parking.  We lucked out though and found a spot right by the building but due to the construction, parking could be a pain during peak hours... read less

Best barbeque in Knoxville!

What really sets Sweet P's apart for me are their wonderful Barbeque burritos that are simply outstanding!.... read more Getcha one of those with a side of mac-n-cheese and you'll be sure to slap yo momma, it's so good! read less

It was awesome. The experience was laid havk and casual, but the food was top notch. The Cafeteria style allows... read more you to watch them cook and make your food ready and is order specific. It's just really good southern, comfort food. Solid food & reasonable prices. Definitely a top recommend in the Knoxville area!!!! read less

Good food and comfy atmosphere. Ribs were delicious and Mac and cheese was A-1 for a dining purchase versus making... read more at home. Just passing through TN but if this was my local restaurant, it would be frequented by my fam for sure! read less

Okay so are you wanting some good BBQ and soul food? This is the place. The wings are the best... read more in town! Order some Mac n cheese along with your meat and you will be in BBQ heaven. I ordered my wings wet and the spice was just enough with a side of ranch. The banana pudding was a simmering to the spice. read less

Ordered the sampler and was more than satisfied! Mac and Cheese was fuego!! Great atmosphere and  awesome food!

Their barbecue was pretty good. The serving size was a bit larger than average. They are a bit on the... read more pricey side. read less

We were passing thru Knoxville and Yelp said we had to stop here. Quick detour from Interstate. We had their... read more brisket and chicken. Chef recommended with both their hot and thin sauce. Did not disappoint. Tried a side of the Chocolate Chess pie, it was to die for. read less

I ordered the Meatloaf sandwich with Mac n cheese. Both were nicely done. I appreciated the interactions with the friendly... read more staff and I will definitely return to try the barbecue offerings. read less

This place is exactly what we were looking for in terms of southern bbq. I ordered a brisket. It was... read more pretty flavorful, and the sauces were rich. However, it could've been a tiny bit more tender for that "melt in the mouth" feel. Minus one star for price. $12 for a simple plate. read less

This is truly a good BBQ place. The thick sauce was my favorite follow by the hot sauce which wasn't... read more burn your face off hot, but had a smokey and subtle lingering burn.

I ad a pull pork sandwich with tater salad (potato) and mac and cheese. My SO had the brisket burrito. I regret not getting the slaw that in the burrito be had it was so damn good! It was sweet and tangy. The colors were beautiful. The burrito as a whole was turkey fantastic, but you sacrifice getting their sides as part of the meal. My potato salad was meh, but pretty good dipped in sauce. The Mac and cheese was delicious expected!

I was slightly disappointed with the pork as it was a bit dry. The bun was basic but great and I had some good bites of pork, but it was overall dry. It was still very good when dipped with sauce but perhaps go with the brisket because it was delicious! read less

Southern comfort!  This spot has delectable options.  Yes they are pricier than some other bbq joints in town but this... read more spot is the one !  I tried their sample which comes w brisket, pulled pork sandwich, ribs and 3 sides.  I got mac and cheese, greens and pinto beans!  I shared all this with another person and was so satisfied.  So much food for under $25. read less

Top Notch BBQ... great brisket with side of mac n cheese and green beans.  Pricing is fair and staff is... read more friendly and entertaining.  If you're in Knoxville it's well worth a stop. Mixes outdoor seating in the back of the restaurant. read less

This place has the best BBQ I've ever had!  The atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable.we ate in their outdoor... read more seating area on a beautiful day. The food is AMAZING. The ribs and brisket are stellar. I was covering everything in their thin vinegar sauce because it was so good. The pulled pork and the pulled chicken sandwiches were straight out of heaven. Top is off with the banana pudding! We loved it. read less

Another great find thanks to Yelp! Passing through town and looking for a good dinner stop. What I really appreciated... read more is there was something on the menu for everyone. We sat at the bar, and the bartenders were very friendly and patient with answering our questions about the choices. My dining companions split the sampler platter and really liked the ribs and brisket. I opted for the great greens salad with smoked chicken. Often, places that aren't particularly focused on healthy food don't make a great salad, so I was a little nervous. But this was an excellent salad! Nice leafy greens, plenty of cherry tomatoes and blue cheese, great dressing, and delicious with smoked chicken. Seriously, I'll be thinking about that salad for awhile! read less

Awesome! Great food. Kids loved it. Best burrito ever had! Sit upstairs it's awesome.

Fantastic ribs! Loved the mac n cheese! Beer was cold! Wings were phenomenal! Rusty the bartender was a delight!

While my dad was in town visiting, we decided to try Sweet P's for lunch.  I told him I had... read more heard good things about them, but had never been there.  We went around 2pm so it wasn't crowded.  We walked in and there were a few tables occupied as well as some people in the small bar area.  It is a self seating place, so you order then find a place to sit.  I got the sampler plate that comes with a pulled pork or chicken sandwich (I got pork), brisket, and 1/3 rack of ribs with 3 sides; I chose the greens, Mac and cheese, and the potatoes ($24).  My dad got the 1/2 rack of ribs with slaw and the Mac and cheese ($16).  We also got a piece of the Chess pie with whip cream and the banana pudding (each $3.50 I think).

All of the meats and sides were delicious! The meats were super tender and had great flavor.  They also have sauces, but honestly it doesn't even need any.  They have a hot, thick and thin sauce.  We both liked the thick sauce best.  The Mac and cheese was probably the best I've had in a while.  The greens were good, but a little under seasoned for me so after adding some salt and pepper and some hot sauce, they were great.  The potatoes looked like loaded mashed potatoes, but a creamed potato salad and was cold, yet well balanced.  My dad said the slaw was very good as well.  

Somehow we managed to make room for dessert.  The Chess pie was good but really sweet, the whip cream actually helps tame the sweetness of it.  The banana pudding was delicious and was really good.  Even tho the prices are a little  steep, it was well worth the money and we will definitely go back again. read less

Get the wings. You will not be disappointed. This is a great staple within the Knox community. Such a great... read more place with the best BBQ. You can't go wrong. read less

Best BBQ in Knoxville! we have tried the others but this is my favorite. Great pulled pork plate! The pork... read more was good and smoky. I like the "thin sauce" that is vinegar based.  And it is nice that the sauce comes on the side so you may choose which kind you like. We also got the mac n cheese which was smoky and delicious . We got the "greens n things" which was a mix of greens carrots and pinto beans cooked with pork, very tasty. Can't wait to try more! read less

Not Memphis barbecue but it is great!! My mom recommended we go when she came in town for the LSU... read more game and the spot was filled with LSU fans. I had the pulled pork plate with macaroni and banana pudding. I would get the same thing over and over again with how good it is. The macaroni has a smokey flavor to it and the banana pudding must be home made. I used the mild barbecue sauce for my pulled pork and liked it, very tender with a good flavor although the sauce was a little thin read less

Delicious but a bit pricey. order the BBQ burrito with mac n'cheese... it's totally worth it.

Pretty good. BBQ is a hit or miss for me but the food at Sweet P's was pretty awesome. And... read more they give you a good amount of food. More bang for the buck which is what I'm always into! I will most def be coming back to this place. read less

Amazing BBQ.  Had bbq chicken with Mac n cheese and greens.  Plenty of meat and my son also has banana... read more pudding.  

Must go spot if you are in Knoxville read less

Great Place! I stopped here from a trip across the US and the food was excellent! I ordered the BBQ... read more burrito with a side of mac and cheese. The flavor hit the spot and I was happy. I would recommend this place to anyone local or passing through. read less

This place is a good as advertised. The ribs were fantastic, and the mac and cheese was a game changer.

Not only is it great food, but they have a great staff. Banana bread pudding is to die for!

Our very favorite BBQ in Knoxville!  They've got it going on.

Delish trio plater w/ potatoe salad & slaw.

Long wait lines... read more tell it all... read less

This is the best barbecue in Knoxville. Me and my wife got the sample platter, so I got to try... read more everything, and nothing disappointed. The drawback to Sweet Ps is that (especially if you go on a weekend) it will be crowded. read less

We ate outside at picnic tables ina shady setting. Very comfortable and dog friendly. The food was quick and good.... read more Nice location in urban environment. Easy parking next door. read less

First visit and I'm impressed. Got the three meet sampler - pork, ribs, brisket, and the Mac and cheese, green... read more beans, and pinto beans. All very solid. Nice walk from my hotel and not far from the outstanding downtown area that is Knoxville. So nice.

Drinks are self serve, which I like as I consume a lot of unsweetened ice tea rather quickly. Staff was very visible in the dining area taking care of everything quickly and efficiently. Nice outdoor seating up a flight of stairs. Would definitely be a regular if I lived here, which given how much I liked what I've seen so far might not be that crazy an idea. read less

Was driving through and stopped by for a bite. Decided to get the chicken which had a nice smokey flavour.... read more There were a couple of options for dipping sauces too which was nice. The side of beans was good too. Enjoyed my meal and staff were really friendly read less

I don't know how I haven't had Sweet P's BBQ since moving to Knoxville a year ago!  You really can't... read more go wrong with anything here, and each plate is full enough to share!  The BBQ has always been fresh and lovingly prepared, and the sides are flavorful without being overwhelming!  The brisket has been my favorite so far, and the "greens and things" (collard greens) with the potato salad are my go-tos.  As a note, their sauces are not spicy at all.  Except for the "thick" option, which is almost like a smoky ketchup, they are thin/vinegar based sauces.  Fortunately, there are plenty of options for you to spice up your meal in any way or form.  Whenever I am craving BBQ, Sweet P's is where I go! read less

Wow! We can in town to see the Backstreet Boys (don't judge ) and we came to Sweet P's because... read more of the man vs food episode. We were not disappointed.

When you walk in you get in line, it's cafeteria style. When they are out of something you can't preorder for the next batch you have to wait for more and get back in line. I had the pork, cole slaw, greens, and Mac and cheese. The pork had tons of flavor, I tried the non-spicy sauce they had and added the slaw to my pork and it was so good. The Mac and cheese is not on my diet (keto) but it looked too good not to try... definitely worth it, super cheesy. The greens I was interested in trying because it had so much in it... carrots, celery and black eyed peas... definitely good enough to be its own meal . I finished up with the ches pie... super chocolatey and almost has a grit to it from all the sugar, I loved it.

I plan on being my family soon. read less

Very good BBQ, wings are awesome and the people here are very nice and friendly. I recommend this place for... read more a very good meal. read less

This place is dynamite. Never had a bad meal and the sides are as good as the meat. I'm not... read more sure who designed the booth bottoms with a 32 degree falling slope to the back of the bench, but it's the kind of angle that puts you in a perpetual situp allowing you to basically never be able to overeat. I'm not sure if this is a thoughtful maneuver or some sort of subtle medieval torture method? Either way the stress of trying to figure it out Jerry have me a nose bleed. read less

Sweet P's is BBQ. Everything here is delicious so bring an empty stomach. Your wallet won't be hit hard because... read more it's all quite reasonably priced as well. This is definitely worth a visit. read less

We stopped here in the middle of a road trip from SC to Ohio, and it worth the detour. I... read more had the smoked meatloaf with mac & cheese, and was blown away. Also had raw fries and pimento cheese, the salt rub they put on the chips was better than any chips I've had in a long time. Will definitely be back next time I'm in Knoxville! read less

My first time here. I can't say anything about the pork because I didn't try it but I am assuming... read more it was good because my husband had 2 sandwiches. I had the pimento cheese dip. I liked it but the flavor from the chips was overwhelming. read less

I've never had a bad meal here! My favorite is the beef brisket with double mac and cheese. Yum! Delicious... read more sweet tea, a must for me. In cooler weather I like sitting on their patio. Part of the patio has a cool view. I've never tried any of their desserts, but I'm sure they're fantastic as well. read less

Excellent BBQ in Knoxville.  The brisket is top notch and all of the sides, just spot on!!  Banana pudding is... read more just to die for!!

I would highly recommend this place for local BBQ and that comes from someone who spent a lot of years I'm NC and SC, both Mecca's of BBQ.

Cheers read less

Came to Knoxville (from NJ) to see a Vols game and we had this place on our agenda from the... read more beginning.  I ordered the sampler with pulled chicken, 1/4 rack of ribs and brisket, with sides of tater salad, pinto beans and mac and cheese.  I also ordered an extra side of banana pudding, a bacon chocolate chip cookie and, since it was 1/2 price wing day, I tried 2 dry and 2 wet wings.  I know, it's a lot of food, but I've been staring at this menu for months and wanted to try everything.

Let's start with the meats.  The chicken was nice and smoky and not dried out.  It did need some sauce (I combined the thick and spicy sauces at an employee''s recommendation) to put it over the top.  The brisket was done very nicely with that signature smoke ring and bark that you look for in a brisket.  The real winner was the ribs.  Wow, they were perfect.  The wings were great, with the dry being my favorite.  The sides were really good.  My favorite was the mac and cheese with the tater salad in a really close 2nd place.  I got to try the coleslaw off a friend's plate and it was great too.  The banana pudding was outstanding.  I took the cookie to go and ate it as we walked to the stadium.

This place is exactly what we were expecting out of a Tennessee BBQ place.  My only disappointment was that I didn't get to try the pimento cheese dip.  Here's hoping that there will be a return trip to Knoxville.  If there is, I know where I'm eating. read less

Hipster barbecue joint that doesn't disappoint. Good barbecue, good sides, wide selection of craft brews and they have some gluten... read more free drinks. The dining area is really cool and the outdoor space is nice. Their salads are amazing. read less

Awesome place!!! The pimento cheese dip is next level! The ribs were awesome too. All of the food was good,... read more but those two items were my favorite. Everyone at the table went wild over the pimento cheese dip, but I didn't share my ribs lol read less

Simply the best BBQ downtown. The wings are to die for as is everything else. Cute atmosphere too!

It was all excellent! We had the sampler platter which is a lot of food. The mac and cheese side... read more was absolutely delicious. The slaw is slightly dressed and not overly mayonaised. The collard greens were perfectly seasoned as well. The ribs were dry rubbed to perfection as was the brisket. My husband loved the banana pudding side. He can't stop raving about it. This place is in a beautiful part of Knoxville. The area has an arty vibe, is in a clean, and safe area . Take a stroll on the Main Street after lunch to help you digest. We parked about 500 ft away on the parking bridge. But there is a cheap paid parking lot right across from the restaurant too. Worth the detour off of I-40 for lunch. Only 1.8 miles off the highway. read less

Not a bad thing to say about this BBQ joint! Clean, quick service wither ordering up front, and delicious southern... read more eats. My friend and I were a little ambitious and overzealous in splitting the whole rack of ribs. Definitely enough for two hungry peeps and will do for leftovers too. Try all the sauces at the table: thin, thick, and hot. I liked the thick the best but they all serve their purpose. Collard greens side were also delish and tangy.

Come here for a soul food pit stop while in Knoxville! read less

We walked in here with no clue what to get.  The guy behind the counter said hands down, the best... read more thing we got is the ribs.  We ordered a half rack, some wings, collards, mac & cheese, & chocolate chess pie.

They let me know right away any menu items that I had food allergies with - which was AWESOME.  I've had several encounters recently where this was not the case even after asking for confirmation.

The guy ended up giving us a full rack because he thought we'd love them.  These were hands down the BEST ribs I've ever had.  I wasn't sure what I'd think of the dry rub style but we tore them up.  The collards were fantastic.  They were cooked up with some apple cider vinegar, black eyed peas, carrots, and celery.  Again - some of the best I've ever had.  The mac & cheese was good and the chess pie was like a brownie in a pie crust.  I loved it.  

We wish this place was closer because we'd come here all the time. We will definitely be returning. read less

Delicious BBQ. Three different house BBQ sauces; one of which I bought and brought back to Houston. I was there... read more for lunch the day before Thanksgiving, an hour before they closed, and as busy as they were they still took time to treat me like well and answer my questions about the menu and different sauces. read less

Disclaimer; when I'm traveling, and the wife can't adequately monitor my meat and beer intake, my default choice of eating... read more establishment is one that serves bbq, preferably brisket, and local beer.  

Sweet P's was recommended by client, hotel checkin and Uber driver. Sadly, when I arrived at 8 PM they were out of brisket. And ribs. And only had a modest selection of local beer. Frankly I'm rather glad they shook me out of my lazy pattern of choices, as the food and beer serviced were delicious.

Pork burrito, although the combination of warm meats and refrigerated coleslaw was uncomfortable, the flavors were excellent. Considering the price, $8 I should have purchased by the dozen and resold them in NYC!

Most surprising we're the chicken wings, a foodstuff I generally avoid, I'm not someone that enjoys slightly awkward sharing moments at chain breastaurants. However, the wings Sweet P's have created are thoughtfully prepared, potentially pan-fried, oven baked and then seasoned in a paprika based dry rub or a garlic bbq sticky sauce. This might be the first time I've fondly thought about chicken wings. read less

After the total disaster that was Central BBQ in downtown Memphis, I was completely skeptical to trying another BBQ. I... read more took a leap of faith and came

To sweet P's anyways and was elated that I did. Maybe I am a bit biased since this was immediately after Central BBQ but boy oh boy, this was one of the best BBQ I've had.

I was hesitant to get the dry rub since my last experience, it was so dry. I had to do it though, I refuse to believe all dry rub ribs in Tennessee tasted like tree barks. I was very happy with my choice. My half rack dry rub was amazing. The dry seasoning sprinkled on top had a crunchy sweetness to it, like crushed candy for meat! The ribs themselves were so juicy and moist. The meat simply fell off the bone, the crust was not hard at all and packed a lot of smoked flavor.

I also had a brisket plate that came with a side of mac and cheese and tater salad. The mac and cheese was good, nothing extravagant but a great pair for the BBQ. The tater salad had eggs and onion that added a fresh break for the heavy BBQ. Their brisket was fatty and moist and seasoned just right, although I wish it was a bit softer, some bites were still chewy.

The atmosphere was also great, you could dine inside or out in the patio, iced cold water was free. Sitting by the window you can overlook an industrial train track that was distinctly Tennessee. Overall, I'd give the place a 4.5 but since I had to compare it to places like Central BBQ, I'd give it a solid 5 stars. read less

I will admit, the price is somewhat high, but this food really takes you to a backyard barbecue. One of... read more the best brisket plates that I have ever had. It is at a very cool location as well. read less

I am impressed with the Barnes burner, a combo of brisket, goat pepper cheese, pickled onions, and jalapeños, with a... read more side of scrumptious greens mixed carrots and celery, black eyed peas and bacon. Kelli, who works the bar, where I ate, was great also. When you have someone who loves their job and are supper nice and knowledgeable, well, that is a great bonus. When I travel back to Knoxville I will be stopping by again. read less

Favorite bbq place in town. Get the Mac and cheese and potato salad - not like regular potato salad though.... read more We like to eat on the roof and sit in he shade read less

We were passing through Knoxville on the way to Gatlinburg on our honeymoon. I saw this place on Yelp and... read more had to get some Tennessee bbq in. The menu was overwhelming but the friendly guys behind the counter and register helped us order the sampler telling us it's the best way to try more for less. They gave us the brisket, half rack of ribs (my favorite!) even gave us half and half of the pulled chicken (my next fave) and the pork. Sides were Mac and cheese (yum!!), sautéed greens and banana pudding (omg). Tried their pineapple cider special.

Everything was so so good! Customer service was perfect. I think we need to come back on the way back to Nashville. read less

Good lord does this place have good ribs!!  I don't like ribs slathered in sauce, so they just left them... read more with the rub on and shiiiiiiiit!  Amazing. I'd mention the sides but I don't care about those. Lots of parking across the street and a nice beer garden. read less

On our last cross country road trip I found this place on Yelp.  The pictures of the mac n cheese... read more drew me in....but once we ordered...Best ribs I've ever had in my entire life!  Brisket was tender & juicy too. I always add bbq sauce but their rub was so delicious there was no need for sauce!  So sad it's 9 hours away. read less

Awesome Q! Nice atmosphere & very friendly.  Slap your granny good mac 'n cheese & confetti slaw with minimal (that's... read more how I like it) dressing. Best Q on this week's barbecue tour! Kudos read less

Best BBQ in Knoxville. Took my stubborn Memphis friends here. They would never admit it's better than Memphis BBQ but... read more I think it's close.

A little expensive but worth it. read less

So glad we stopped to eat here.  Some of the best bbq I've ever had.  The brisket melted in my... read more mouth it was perfectly seasoned and smoked.  The pulled pork was flavorful and juicy.  The ribs are the 2nd best ribs I've ever had.  Also had the Mac n cheese which was fantastic.  Yes I was a fatty that day, totally worth. read less

Solid place to get some bbq in Knoxville. The line/wait was a little long but I chalked that up to... read more it being so popular a place. I had the sampler. The pork was the best of the three, really tasty! The ribs were a little disappointing, had more gristle than I'd prefer, and the brisket was ok. The Mac and cheese side was great! The potato salad was alright, not the best by any means. Overall had a good experience :). read less

OK people. I travel a lot. This food was so good. I have the brisket chicken pulled pork mac &... read more cheese collard greens and llama beans. This place a great parking across the street. So here's what you do you go inside you order your food first. As you move down the line and they are fixing your plate you pay for your food. Then you go find a seat. These guys are the best Intel believe me. The best in town. Go here people eat. read less

Wow this was delicious barbecue! I got the platter with a pulled pork sandwich, Mac and cheese, and potato salad,... read more and I loved it all. The staff behind the line were super friendly and helpful for this first-time customer. The pulled pork was tender and tasty. 3 sauces to choose from: thick, thin, and hot. I mixed the thick and the hot and it was a great combo. The potato salad had a home cooked flavor that reminded me of a summer picnic. The Mac and cheese, however, had to be my favorite! Super, super cheesy! It's strange to say this, but even the Mac and cheese had a bit of a smokey flavor, which was really interesting. I also tried the banana pudding for dessert, which was tremendous! Yes, I ate way too much--but I'm happy I did it here! read less

Fast & efficient BBQ served cafeteria style.  Walk in, grab a tray, order, they hand you your food and then... read more you pay. We got the brisket with mac & slaw and half rack of ribs with greens. The food was delicious, well seasoned and the meat was soft.

I definitely recommend stopping by if you're in town. read less

Best BBQ in Knoxville. Awesome Mac and cheese and banana pudding. Offers different styles of sauce. Go through the serving... read more line, pay, and head up to the picnic tables in the beer garden. Lots of 1980's world's fair memorabilia, great bar inside as well. read less

Tasty 'Q with quick service.  Have been twice and left a happy camper both times.  Reasonably priced as well.

I absolutely love this place! The barbecue buttito is to die for!  All the side dishes are wonderful, and the... read more thick barbecue sauce is probably the best barbecue sauce I have ever tried. I always get several to take home and savor, but I end up eating it all with a spoon out of the container!  It is seriously that good!  I know we have a lot of barbecue places, but you really must give this one a try! read less

Delicious food. I've been eating sweet peas as long as it's been open and the food never disappoints. You also... read more have 2 location options. The downtown is fast paced and has a real downtown dive feel where as their other property is a "soul house" on the Tennessee river providing a beautiful view at Sunset. You have to try the pimiento cheese dip and banana pudding. read less

Love the barbecue (I've now had their pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. All great.) I can't speak to their sauces.... read more I always take mine home and sauce it with my bottle from a place in Kansas City. Oh, and the Mac and cheese is good too. read less

Wow!!! Another hidden gem! My husband has lived here most of his life and he didn't know this place existed.... read more  Thank goodness for yelp we are searching Knoxville over for new places to eat.  I'm not a barbecue person at all but I am now!!! The ribs were the best I've had.  The pulled pork excellent!  The thin and thick sauces both wonderful!!! Pimento cheese dip awesome!  Split a sampler, plenty for 2 people and you get 3 sides.  Mac and cheese I loved.  Potato salad was good.  Banana pudding good.  We killed the main good before I thought to get pics.  Great ambiance, industrial look.  Staff quick and polite. read less

Absolutely amazing food. If you're in Knoxville and want to complete your trip with an unforgettable southern BBQ experience...then Sweet... read more P's is a must! Flavors were on point, sauces were fantastic (although I didn't use much sauce for my meats since the flavors of the meats were sooo good already to begin with), meats were exceptionally moist and tender...AND to top off the experience, the banana cream pudding was PHENOMENAL!!

Service was great! Everyone is super friendly. Check this place out!!! read less

Amazing ribs. The meat was literally falling off the bone as soon as I picked it up. These guys truly... read more know their BBQ! Really good mac and cheese as well. And the sauces they had were very good; try mixing the thick sauce with the hot sauce! read less

Came on a coworker's recommendation as a last farewell dinner for one of the interns. Saw the Friday sausage special... read more and went for it! read less

We ate here because the ratings were great on Yelp. We were not disappointed!!! The nachos are absolutely incredible. The... read more chips are homemade and taste fantastic. The bbq is great. The Mac and cheese is amazing. The collards were just average in my opinion, but I'm from the south and eat them a lot so it would take a lot to impress me. I am so glad we came here. We will definitely be back if we are in Knoxville again. read less

Normally when we have a craving for BBQ, we head to Sweet P's Soul House - it was closed today... read more so we went to the Downtown Dive. We called in our order for pick up. When we arrived the place was packed. We ordered the Sweet P's sampler with chopped pork, ribs, and brisket. Meat was all tender and nicely done. Pinto beans were really tasty and a nice part from the usual sweet baked beans. The green beans were made from fresh green beans which I really love. The collards really didn't have much flavor and really disappointed

me.  In my opinion, Sweet P's Soul House is better, but Sweet P's has some of the best BBQ in the Knox area read less

I'm visiting the college with my daughter and had a chance to sneak away for some "alone" time. Yelp suggested... read more this gem and I flew to it!  I swear 90% of the time you guys get it right and this time was a win!! I haven't had ribs of any kind in 3 years.. but then I saw an order come out before I made my order and instinctively went full speed ahead on the #ditto order. I am full as a tick and happy as I could be read less

We go to sweet P's all the time. If you're in the mood for some consistently good bbq, this is... read more the place! Try the brisket, Mac n cheese, chocolate chess pie and you will not be disappointed! Potato salad is amazing too! read less

We had our favorite BBQ here from our DC to Knoxville roadtrip! My boyfriend and I shared a sample platter,... read more which comes with quarter rack of ribs, pork or chicken (you can also add a bun to make it a sandwich,) brisket, and three sides. For our sides, we had mac and cheese, collard greens, and potato salad. It was SO delicious!! The unique seasoning they add to their meats is amazing, and there's a variety of sauces to add to the meats too. I thought the brisket was great! The spare ribs were a little dry. The pork tasted delicious as a sandwich. I loved the sides; collard greens weren't too sour, the mac and cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the potato salad was tasty. Would definitely come again!! read less

We stopped here on our way home from a road trip. Right off I-75. The food was great. Had the... read more sampler with 2 sides of mac n cheese and potato salad. The thick sauce was so good on the pulled pork sandwich! read less

I don't have children, but if I did I'd sell them into slavery to eat here if it came down... read more to it. read less

Awesome bbq!

Excellent and quick service!  Everything was tasty and reasonably priced.  

Highly recommended.

We did the take out thing, we split the sampler and three sides, it was the best Tennessee BBQ I... read more had in a long time. Thanks for the quick service. read less

Wow, great food!! We had the pulled pork, Mac n cheese and green beans, and it was amazing!

It was... read more a kind of a bummer because we waited at least 15 minutes in line to order & when we got to the counter they said our first choice (the beef brisket) was out and would we like to wait 15 minutes more for more to be ready? So I can't give 5 stars for that reason, & also bc the only seating available was on the roof & it was hot and crowded at that time. But I would still highly recommend because what we did get was still excellent! read less

This place is AMAZING!  Food was great, staff very friendly and an awesome atmosphere!  Depending on what's going on downtown... read more on the weekend, parking can be an issue but it's worth it! read less

This was some of the best BBQ I've ever eaten. I chose the chicken plate with green beans and tater... read more salad, and all 3 sauces were delicious with the tender chicken. Also, the "thin" sauce made a tasty addition to my tater salad. For an appetizer my friend and I had the hot pimiento cheese and chips, which was also marvelous. My friend tried the BBQ burrito but he didn't want the beans or slaw inside cuz he's weird, so the cook suggested he add mac n cheese inside and my friend loved it. The staff here were all cheerful and helpful, the place was clean, and the food was delicious. I would definitely go back. read less

This by far is one of the best BBQ places I have eaten at! The ribs were seasoned perfectly and... read more fell off the bone. Everything was cooked fresh and was hot and delicious! The pimento cheese dip was to die for! Everyone was friendly and had great service. The environment was very relaxing. I give this resturant 2 thumbs up and 5 stars and will definitely be back! read less

Found this Place on #Yelp ! The food was amazing I had a half rack of ribs with the Mac... read more and cheese, and tomato N blue Salad!! It was very quick service, it's definitely a smaller restaurant but everyone kinda eats and leaves from my experience there. My friend got the Garlic Wet wings which were also tasty! read less

Enjoyed a great lunch here today. We ordered the brisket w/ mac n cheese & pinto beans and the Turkey... read more club. Both were great. It's my favorite brisket! I loved the bbq sauce too. The employees were nice and worked fast. We were getting ready to leave and a little boy asked us if we needed a bag. It was the sweetest thing. I'll be back to try the ribs. read less

I went for lunch this past week and I'm so glad I did. The food was tasty and the quality... read more was what you'd want every place to be. I had the pulled chicken and it's my favorite of all time. The chicken was so yummy. The portion was good too. For sides I had mac n cheese and potato salad. The mac was really good and the potato salad was ok. I wish I had some pepper to add to it and it wasn't as cold as it was but I still liked it (just not my favorite). I also ordered the spicy beer batter fried pickle spears and that was delicious! Fried pickles should always be in spears. They came with two dipping sauces; one was ranch and the other was amazing but I don't know what it was. My husband had the chicken wings and he raves about them. They looked incredible! For sure they were made with love and looked homemade. I wish I had room in my tummy to try them. Next time for sure read less

If you're looking for a cafeteria-style, family friendly place for awesome bbq, this is the place. It's a little bit... read more of a hike away from most other places but is definitely worth the walk. Plus, when you eat too much (and you probably will), the extra steps back will help you burn it off. I had the pork BBQ platter (also available in chicken) and my two sides were green beans and pinto beans. Excellent! My wife got a big salad with tomatoes and bleu cheese and she loved it too. She finished her salad and most of my green beans before I got back from setting up the kids at another table. They got kids meals of BBQ sandwiches (one chicken and one pork) with a side of mac&cheese. Some friends got a rack of ribs and said they were pretty heavy and were really good. Everything tasted great and we all highly recommend this place. read less

Now, I love good ribs... No disappointment here. Loved the rub & tenderness of their ribs. We chose the Sampler... read more Platter: 3 meats & 3 sides; Pulled pork, ribs, wings (out of brisket). Sides were mac-n-cheese, green beans & banana pudding. Everything... and I mean everything... was awesome. Nice to see fresh green beans! Pulled pork was moist and flavorful. Wings were spicy with garlic... yum.

If we were locals, this would be our "go to" place for bbq. Not a local, well, its just to good to pass up. read less

This place was recommended by my client while traveling for work. The staff was very friendly, helpful and  accommodating .... read more I had the Brisket w/red beans and rice. It was really good. If you're in area, definitely check them out. read less

Great Wings! Really good macaroni. Definitely worth the stop!! We were able to have our dog with us on the... read more outside area. The staff was really friendly. read less

THE BEST MAC N CHEESE IN THE WORLD. Might sound like hyperbole, but I think it's true! The bbq is... read more awesome as well. And I love the cole slaw. They also keep a great selection of beer, and their rooftop patio is really nice. Parking can be tricky on the weekend though! read less

Sweet P's is a fantastic BBQ joint. In a location that is a short walk from the heart of downtown,... read more this spot never has too long a wait even with its high regard. The pulled pork is some of the best I have ever had, I just would've preferred a larger portion. read less

Everywhere I go I always try the local BBQ, but there's no place like home  Sweet P's is my favorite... read more anywhere. The ribs are my favorite, but the pulled pork and the brisket are both fantastic. For something different try the burrito. The dry rub wings are great, too. Can't go wrong with any of the sides, but don't miss the mac and cheese. Save some room for some banana pudding. read less

This place is my go-to for wings/bbq downtown Knoxville. It is the perfect balance of approachable and delicious.

Enjoyed it... 4/5. I would say give it a try if you are near. I wouldnt drive an hour away... read more for it but its good. read less

Dive is a good word to describe this place but it's the kinda dive you'll actually want to eat at!

It's... read more a cafeteria style restaurant with a small bar. When you walk in you give your order directly to the cooks.

Just get the Ribs! read less

My husband and I just moved here from California, so we're fairly novice in the bbq world, but we have... read more had some pretty amazing ribs in our time. Anyway, we split the sampler so we could taste a bit of everything. It's 1/4 rack of ribs (2-3), 2 slices of brisket, and a good portion of pulled pork with 3 sides for $24.

Ribs: Fantastic. Fall of the bone tender, nice crispy burnt edges, lots of flavor

Brisket: wonderfully tender, but fairly bland.

Pulled Pork: nothing special

Mac and cheese: tasty but not spectacular

Coleslaw: amazing

Greens and things: perfect

The hot thin BBQ sauce was wonderful, we were unfamiliar with this style sauce but the vinegar rounded out the smoky heat and the sweetness beautifully. It wasn't particularly spicy, just a nice smokey warmth.

We'll definitely come back, but next time we're just gonna go straight for ribs and sides! read less

Really delicious bbq! We went for the late lunch, so there wasn't many people dining. I dined on the pulled... read more pork while my boyfriend got the half rack of ribs. The pork was really delicious and not dry. The ribs were fall off the bone tender. They come with a dry rub on them. Our sides were the green beans and Mac and cheese. The green were delicious and I truly appreciated that they were bright green and not cooked to mush. The Mac and cheese was by far the best of the sides! read less

Great place! Atmosphere is what a BBQ joint should be. Rustic, yet clean. And the food was better than good.... read more I had the pulled pork, a little dry but their homemade BBQ sauce made it amazing. The green beans were ok, nothing to repeat unless your watching your weight. The Mac... that mac and cheese... awesome!

And the banana pudding placed me in the perfect food coma. I definitely recommend the outside seating area as well. Loved their draft beer selection as well. They dun good here. read less

Pricey but great food would go weekly but twice a year budget,spend that amount I'm going to ye ole.or Ruth's

YUGE serving sizes, YUGE flavor, YUGE fan. Fair prices and some seriously fresh food. Beer selection is top notch so... read more if you like your heady brews then make this a lunch spot.

The pork plate with collards (they add fresh black eyed peas and carrots) and okra were excellent, however the clear winners of the lunch were the smoked chicken and Mac and cheese. Seriously. That Mac is something to write home about.

Bug fan of the sauce lineup: "thick" mild and hot. The latter two were very thin, very reminiscent of Carolina style vinegar sauce. The thick sauce was still on the thinner side and was more traditional. All extremely good. read less

Down visiting my friends at Knoxville and I heard about the great BBQ available here.

This downtown dive had an upbeat... read more and friendly vibe that was easy and quick to order from. I got the sampler to share with my friends and they serve it right up in front of you. Pick and choose for the most part, so I did not have to wait for my food.

With the sampler came beef brisket, some pulled pork, pork ribs, and my choice of sides, which were the banana pudding, coleslaw, and greens.

The beef brisket was perfectly tender with some nicely rendered fat on it that was melt in your mouth. With the accompaniment of the sauces at your table, the bites were deliciously fatty cut down by the tangy and hot vinegar based bbq sauce. That's another thing, the choice of sauce from thick, to thin, and hot (which is just thin with chipotle) was great. You usually get a thick sauce as your only choice which is too much a lot of the time.

That said, then, it was great having the ribs come out with just a dry rub, with me being able to freely add sauce as I wanted. Again, the meat was tender and moist with a good bite, though it could have been better with regards to grabbing a char for that crunchy exterior.

For the most part, the rest of the food was good, but I wouldn't write home about it. read less

The food was great and I love the 1982 World's Fair theme. The BBQ is on point, the macaroni is... read more among the best I've had and the fried pickles are really fun. read less

My fiancé and I are Canadians vacationing here who were seeking the real Southern BBQ we have heard so much... read more about, and were not disappointed. The meat was incredibly flavorful and tender and the sides were perfectly spiced and hearty. Even the sauces were outstanding. We will be going home with full stomachs and good memories. Thank you! read less

Food was very good. Highly recommend the wings with the dry rub and the mac n cheese.

When my daughter... read more asked if the chess pie had nuts, the staff responded 'we don't know' which I find an unacceptable answer and lazy. Other than that the food was good and affordable. Great for families and kids too.

*FYI - anything that normally have nuts, may have nuts. For people with sever allergies, it is always best and safest to ask. read less

Authentic bbq in Knoxville.  Tried the sausage, pulled pork, brisket, and ribs and all were scrumptious! I really like how... read more they use a heavy dry rub to season the meat prior to smoking, it makes a great bark on the meat.  The sauces and available drinks are great too.  We tried an orange infused cider from Austin :).  Highly recommended a we'll be back! read less

Dry rub wings are so good they could make a nun cuss. Fried pickles are what dreams are made of.... read more Ribs are what they are most famous for but if you want them you have to go early because they have run out several times. Pulled pork and brisket are absolute perfection. Super reasonably priced menu. Fun crowd. Waiters are all kind of granola but super cool and friendly. read less

We had great food! We were on the patio and the chef showed our kids the smoker and how it... read more works! Such a great experience! read less

I have always loved this place, but decided my last visit warranted a new review.  While I didn't see me... read more go to side the green beans (which would normally be enough for me to boycott a place or at least issue a public thrashing), the replacement seems to be Lima Beans made I the Characteristic seasoned and mixed ingredient style that makes Sweet P's sides the best.  

As a bonus, they made brisket chili which I also had as a side.  They decided to add the chili today because of the cold weather. Now that's looking after your customers.  

I can't wrap this up without saying the bbq was excellent as always.  FYI.  Best brisket in town. read less

Good portions, great sauces. Neat atmosphere. Probably the best brisket in town-not Texas smoked brisket but a neat twist with... read more a tasty dry rub. Definitely worth trying. read less

Delicious! My family and I came to try this place out based on reviews. We ordered the Sampler and tried... read more some of everything and it was all really good. We sat outside in their patio area and enjoyed every minute of it. The thick sauce was amazing on everything. read less

This place has solid BBQ. Great special on Tuesdays for mexican/bbq blend plates. Banana pudding is the best in town!

My go-to here is to share the sampler plate. It will definitely be enough for 2 hungry people.  They have... read more 3 sauces to choose from at the table: thin, thick, and hot. Honestly though, the ribs, pulled pork, and brisket are full of flavor by themselves that there is no need for the sauces.  Mac and cheese and the banana pudding will complete the meal. read less

Just passing through Knoxville and chose based on reviews. Cool vibe spot a short distance off I40, but looked like... read more many locals also love. Warm staff welcome, super fast order and serve (on line). Meatloaf special was delish. All the meat was very good. Order the Mac & Cheese with a great BBQ flavor! read less

Absolutely incredible.  I love using the food network app to find new places. We had the sampler and a burrito.... read more  A+ all the way. If you are deciding between tator salad or Mac and cheese.  Go for the Mac. I preferred the thin sauce and others preferred the thick.

Great job staff. read less

I love good bbq and I found some good "q" at Sweet P's.  I ordered he bbq burrito.  It was... read more so tasty.  I selected the pork bbq for the meat.  Chicken and beef were also choices.  The cole slaw was so crunchy and added a nice texture.  The beans on the burrito were just enough.  It was huge and I did not think I could eat the whole burrito.  I did!  I will order this as soon As I return! read less

This was without a doubt... SOOO GOOD! I'm getting hungry just thinking about this meal again. Was recommended to get... read more the sampler, one order was enough for two. Got the pork sandwich, ribs, and brisket along with the collared greens, Mac n cheese, and potato salad.

Pork sandwich - cooked to perfection and very well seasoned. Didn't even need to add any bbq sauce! Although their bbq sauce is also pretty dang good (comes in thin, thick, and hot!)

Dry rubbed ribs - not something I would ever think to order but oh gosh, everything just fell off the bone. From the meat to the cartilage, all that ended up in my stomach.

Brisket - melted in my mouth. Seasoning was a little different from what I'm used to. There wasn't that much flavor in my opinion but with a touch of that bbq sauce, YUM!

Sides - my brother isn't a fan of collared greens but boy did that change his mind. It wasn't mushy and had good texture. The Mac n cheese was my favorite!!! It had a different flavor to it. I think it had jalapeño added in but their cheese stayed runny and thick. It didn't solidify or anything. Good stuff. Potato salad was also seasoned very well. We needed something a little more on the refreshing side and this added just that.

Service was on point. From the ordering, to the paying, to the waiting... the Sweet P team is absolutely stellar! And to top it all off, they have $3 mimosas. Absolute WIN. read less

Great BBQ!  We walked in and ordered at the counter right away. Our food was handed to us and we... read more paid. Next we took a seat on the outdoor patio to enjoy the awesome atmosphere. The food was even better than it looked!  My husband had the dry rub ribs and they are now his favorite!  I had the pork BBQ and it's ruined all other subpar BBQ for me now. I'm spoiled!  The slaw and green beans were very good, but the Mac-N-cheese almost deserves its own review, it's just that good!!!!!  Service was fast and super friendly! read less

My vote for best ribs in America. Meaty, tender, fall off the bone, none of that hard crunchy stuff. Served... read more with dry rub so you can add your own sauce. Also brisket is excellent, chicken & pork not bad either. The sides are awesome! Mac and cheese, and Greens n things - once again, best in America. For a change, try their pimento cheese dip with house made potato chips. It's listed as an appetizer, but you won't get it until you've already started on the rest of your meal. Food is served cafeteria style, with the guys behind the counter loading your plate up as you go through. My only complaint about Sweet P's is that they will run out of stuff, especially on UT game nights. Everything's good, so if they're out of ribs, get the brisket. But if they're out of mac & cheese, go home! read less

The BBQ here is delicious!! Everyone here is really nice. We stopped here on our way to New Orleans, coming... read more from philly and it was good spot! Reasonable price for a good amount of food! read less

I had family from out of the country come for a visit and one of their requests was some barbeque.... read more There was no question as to where we would go and you absolutely did not let me down. The brisket and the mac & cheese were phenomenal as usual. A++! read less

Amazing. Every single time. I really can't say anything bad. The fried pickle spears are incredible, the nachos and burrito... read more are amazing... everything makes you hungry from just looking at it, let alone taste it. Definitely a must for southern BBQ and comfort food! read less

This places ribs were great , when the meat about falls off then I know I like it. The sauces... read more I enjoys to. Will drop in again. read less

First day in Knoxville, we found this place on yelp. I went in and quickly let them know I was... read more from Texas and if the BBQ was bad, I wouldn't be paying for it... Joking of course.....

I must say these guys got the right ingredients when it comes to BBQ, greens, and Mac n cheese.

I had Brisket and I asked for it wet! I was waiting on them to ask what that meant but they already knew.  

Now I will say they served  my wife some cold Brisket, not on purpose and they quickly correct it.

I wasn't a fan of the potato salad. I am a country boy and to me potato salad is supposed to be sweet.

Overall they had good food and a the service was good as well. read less

The chicken wings with the Sweet P's dry rub and ranch are delicious. The greens and things salad is also... read more really good. Its got collard greens and some beans and various seasonings that go very well together. The tomato blue salad is tomato's and blue cheese tossed together is very basic but very good. Especially good with all those dry rub wings. The location is nice, but parking is a bit odd. Only complaint is that its a little on the expensive side considering portion sizes aren't that large for casual dinner. read less