Early this morning while the restaurant was closed, our Sweet P’s Uptown Corner location in Fountain City was hit by a car and sustained damage to the building. No employees were in the building at the time of the incident. The restaurant will be temporarily closed today and until further notice.
We will keep you updated as we know more and work toward reopening. For timely updates, please check our Facebook page.
The current location, Downtown Dive, opened to fulfill barbecue cravings in downtown Knoxville in 2015. Located at 410 W. Jackson Ave., Downtown Dive was borne from a love of classic American dive bars and barbecue joints and carries on the tradition of Sweet P’s Southern heritage.
In the spring of 2021, the first full-service Sweet P’s concept, Uptown Corner, will open in Fountain City. Featuring table service and a bar, we look forward to serving our customers at 3029 Tazewell Pike and joining the Fountain City community.
A perfect place to get bbq downtown. No frills here--it is what it is and it is so good. You... read moreA perfect place to get bbq downtown. No frills here--it is what it is and it is so good. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The thing that catches my attention is the burrito. I feel this has a lot of bang for your buck. You think they'll just load it up with rice and bean fillers but there is actually quite a bit of meat in there. Give it a try. read less
OH MY GOD THE MAC N CHEESE IS AMAZING! Staff is super sweet and food is delicious. Inside is cute... read moreOH MY GOD THE MAC N CHEESE IS AMAZING! Staff is super sweet and food is delicious. Inside is cute too! 10/10 read less
Went to Sweet Ps again last night and the wife for some Florida Hate Eve rage eating to get a... read moreWent to Sweet Ps again last night and the wife for some Florida Hate Eve rage eating to get a nice foundation for today's tailgating. We have come to the verdict that this place is hands down our favorite BBQ joint in the country. Everything on the menu is fantastic. The lima beans were next level and a great addition to the menu. And those smoked dry rub wings are a flavor party that will touch your tongue and slap ya in the brain. Great stuff, will be back (especially if we win today!) read less
Phenomenal BBQ for a great price, delicious banana pudding, and they have Mello Yello!
I love good bbq and I found some good "q" at Sweet P's. I ordered he bbq burrito. It was... read moreI love good bbq and I found some good "q" at Sweet P's. I ordered he bbq burrito. It was 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
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
Lots of "verys" for this place.
Very trendy,
Very friendly,
Very good smoked turkey,
Very expensive for a bbq lunch spot,
Very, very... read moreLots of "verys" for this place.
Very trendy,
Very friendly,
Very good smoked turkey,
Very expensive for a bbq lunch spot,
Very, very good brisket!
Very disappointed they don't sell their homemade rub for home consumption. I'd have bought pounds of it. 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
I am always excited to go to this restaurant. Worth every penny. Great barbecue and well-made sides.
Wow. So good! I ordered the BBQ chicken plate with greens n things and Mac n cheese. A.m.a.z.i.n.g! And a... read moreWow. So good! I ordered the BBQ chicken plate with greens n things and Mac n cheese. A.m.a.z.i.n.g! And a lot of food! My husband got the BBQ brisket burrito and loved his too. The service was great, we were greeted as soon as we got in the door. They were so nice and laid back. So going back!!! read less
Highly recommend! We went on a Friday evening and split the sampler (pulled pork, briscut, ribs, and three sides) and... read moreHighly recommend! We went on a Friday evening and split the sampler (pulled pork, briscut, ribs, and three sides) and it was PLENTY of DELICIOUS food. We also ventured upstairs to the beer garden. Beautiful little area! I would say Sweet Ps is a must see if you're visiting Knoxville! read less
Stop by the small BBQ restaurant and WOW was I surprised by their smoked ribs, ordered a half rack and... read moreStop by the small BBQ restaurant and WOW was I surprised by their smoked ribs, ordered a half rack and had to go back for a second half rack, best dry rub ribs I ever tasted. Would be nice if they served French fries, but no biggie. Great food, we will be back! read less
Good food. Here's what you should order: BBQ burrito with brisket and Mac and cheese in it. Add both the... read moreGood food. Here's what you should order: BBQ burrito with brisket and Mac and cheese in it. Add both the thick and spicy sauce. Make sure to get a side of the banana pudding. Amazing. read less
Great Place! I stopped here from a trip across the US and the food was excellent! I ordered the BBQ... read moreGreat Place! I stopped here from a trip across the US and the food was excellent! I ordered the BBQ 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
Phenomenal lunch spot! We were passing through Knoxville on our way home and stopped here based on other reviews. We're... read morePhenomenal lunch spot! We were passing through Knoxville on our way home and stopped here based on other reviews. We're huge BBQ fans, and Sweet P's didn't disappoint! I had the pulled chicken sandwich with the Thick BBQ sauce along with green beans (not canned--tasted so good and fresh) and the Greens 'N Things (greens with black eyed peas and carrots--the BEST greens I've ever had--flavorful and not at all salty). Fast, friendly service, clean restrooms, a convenient location, and ample parking right across the street in a pay lot make this a no-brainer. We'll be back every time we're passing through town. read less
Enjoyed a great lunch here today. We ordered the brisket w/ mac n cheese & pinto beans and the Turkey... read moreEnjoyed a great lunch here today. We ordered the brisket w/ mac n cheese & pinto beans and the Turkey 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
We had great food! We were on the patio and the chef showed our kids the smoker and how it... read moreWe had great food! We were on the patio and the chef showed our kids the smoker and how it works! Such a great experience! read less
Absolutely incredible. I love using the food network app to find new places. We had the sampler and a burrito.... read moreAbsolutely incredible. I love using the food network app to find new places. We had the sampler and a burrito. 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
Not only is it great food, but they have a great staff. Banana bread pudding is to die for!
We walked in here with no clue what to get. The guy behind the counter said hands down, the best... read moreWe walked in here with no clue what to get. The guy behind the counter said hands down, the best 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
Simply the best BBQ downtown. The wings are to die for as is everything else. Cute atmosphere too!
Favorite bbq place in town. Get the Mac and cheese and potato salad - not like regular potato salad though.... read moreFavorite bbq place in town. Get the Mac and cheese and potato salad - not like regular potato salad though. We like to eat on the roof and sit in he shade read less
This place is amazing and the best BBQ i done near ever had. Awesome. Love them already
