Ordered the sampler platter here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband.  It came with ribs, pork with corn bread,... read moreOrdered the sampler platter here on a Saturday afternoon with my husband.  It came with ribs, pork with corn bread, a rack of ribs and your choice of three sides.  Truly a feast fit for a king and his queen.  The meat options were all delicious and went very well with their thick bbq sauce.  The mac and cheese side was very cheesy and disappeared fast.  The other sides were good but not nearly as tasty.  They offer $3 mimosas that they were fantastic and very refreshing.  A top choice for BBQ in the downtown Knoxville area. read less

I wish I knew about this place sooner! I absolutely loved eating here. The menu is simple, the environment is... read moreI wish I knew about this place sooner! I absolutely loved eating here. The menu is simple, the environment is very downtown cool, and the BBQ was flippin fantastic. read less

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

This is the quickest we've finished a meal, because it tastes so good there's no reason to take your time.... read moreThis is the quickest we've finished a meal, because it tastes so good there's no reason to take your time. Good service and beer selection. Beer garden style seating upstairs with corn hole set.

Fall off the bone meat....drool city!!!! read less

Ribs are the stuff of dreams - falling off the bone, but still meaty, with a great rub crust. Pulled... read moreRibs are the stuff of dreams - falling off the bone, but still meaty, with a great rub crust. Pulled pork also top-notch. Several tasty BBQ sauces to try, all commendable, depending on what you like to put it on. Sides are great too. 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 moreI don't know how I haven't had Sweet P's BBQ since moving to Knoxville a year ago!  You really can't 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

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

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

Came here after our train ride Three Rivers Rambler son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter husband. Food was great trying to... read moreCame here after our train ride Three Rivers Rambler son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter husband. Food was great trying to get there was a challenge seems like every street navigation tried to take us down was closed! But once we got here is was so good! Husband got a sampler greens Mac and cheese and pinto beans he absolutely loved the greens said they were delicious. I just got the chopped pork with mac and cheese potato salad. Yummy  Not fancy but food was spot on. read less

Best BBQ in Knoxville. Awesome Mac and cheese and banana pudding. Offers different styles of sauce. Go through the serving... read moreBest BBQ in Knoxville. Awesome Mac and cheese and banana pudding. Offers different styles of sauce. Go through the serving 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

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

Wow!!! Another hidden gem! My husband has lived here most of his life and he didn't know this place existed.... read moreWow!!! Another hidden gem! My husband has lived here most of his life and he didn't know this place existed.  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

Authentic bbq in Knoxville.  Tried the sausage, pulled pork, brisket, and ribs and all were scrumptious! I really like how... read moreAuthentic bbq in Knoxville.  Tried the sausage, pulled pork, brisket, and ribs and all were scrumptious! I really like how 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

My vote for best ribs in America. Meaty, tender, fall off the bone, none of that hard crunchy stuff. Served... read moreMy vote for best ribs in America. Meaty, tender, fall off the bone, none of that hard crunchy stuff. Served 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

My favorite place to get BBQ!! The banana pudding and macaroni and cheeee is to die for.

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

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

If you're looking for great BBQ in Knoxville, look no further than Sweet P's!  Their pulled pork, chicken and ribs... read moreIf you're looking for great BBQ in Knoxville, look no further than Sweet P's!  Their pulled pork, chicken and ribs are incredible.  Great people and service as well! read less

I went for lunch this past week and I'm so glad I did. The food was tasty and the quality... read moreI went for lunch this past week and I'm so glad I did. The food was tasty and the quality 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

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

Wow! We can in town to see the Backstreet Boys (don't judge ) and we came to Sweet P's because... read moreWow! We can in town to see the Backstreet Boys (don't judge ) and we came to Sweet P's because 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

We were visiting Knoxville for the marathon and wanted a big meal after the race and we were not disappointed!... read moreWe were visiting Knoxville for the marathon and wanted a big meal after the race and we were not disappointed! We got the sampler and were offered sides (banana pudding!) that weren't even on the menu. We have 2 young boys that were running around and the atmosphere was perfect for them to go wild without feeling like we were a disturbance to other guests.
This is the best brisket I have ever had and the homemade bbq sauces were dynamite.

The staff was so attentive and friendly and even it is obvious that everything was made fresh that day(which the staff confirmed).

We were there on a chillier night so the outside bar was closed but it was a really nice space.

I wish I lived closer because this would be a regular spot for me no doubt read less

Took some advice from a couple of local youngens and gave this place a try! Boy am I glad I... read moreTook some advice from a couple of local youngens and gave this place a try! Boy am I glad I did! The food is amazing! I got the brisket (minus the bun). It was so tender and delicious! The thin sauce was my fave.. with a vinegar base instead of tomato sauce was a perfect pairing for the brisket! For a side I got the Mac and cheese - and it was quite possibly thee very best I've had out! (Sorry, homemade takes the cake) The Tater Salad was yummy too.. but I was too full to eat most of it! Oh did I mention the rooftop beer garden? Yes, that's a thing! Very cool! Wish there was one of these in Nor Cal!! Check it out! You won't be disappointed- or hungry when you leave! read less

After leaving another restaurant downtown because of the service we decided to drive to sweet p's and I'm not a... read moreAfter leaving another restaurant downtown because of the service we decided to drive to sweet p's and I'm not a barbecue person but I was so hungry I was like whatever, let's do this. Well, to my surprise this joint is a hit!!! The smell that hits you once you walk in makes you jump in joy! You walk in place your order,they give you your food cafeteria style and then you pay and choose your seat. I had the half rack of ribs and Mac and cheese and tater salad (southern way of saying potato salad) it was amazingly good. Rib meat was so tender and you get to add your own sauce at the table. For dessert I had banana pudding. read less