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.
August 7: Early this morning, 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 Downtown Dive at 410 W. Jackson Ave., in Knoxville
is open and serving all of your Sweet P’s favorites.
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.
I'm visiting the college with my daughter and had a chance to sneak away for some "alone" time. Yelp suggested... read moreI'm visiting the college with my daughter and had a chance to sneak away for some "alone" time. Yelp suggested 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
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
Sweet heavenly ribs I am not joking these ribs are heaven sent. I have had good BBQ and have had... read moreSweet heavenly ribs I am not joking these ribs are heaven sent. I have had good BBQ and have had great bit the ribs here are unworldly good. Had some of the chopped pork as well and it was pretty great as well but the ribs!!! Coleslaw excellent beans just ok, ribs ribs ribs!!!!! read less
It was awesome. The experience was laid havk and casual, but the food was top notch. The Cafeteria style allows... read moreIt was awesome. The experience was laid havk and casual, but the food was top notch. The Cafeteria style allows 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
Everywhere I go I always try the local BBQ, but there's no place like home Sweet P's is my favorite... read moreEverywhere I go I always try the local BBQ, but there's no place like home Sweet P's is my favorite 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
YUGE serving sizes, YUGE flavor, YUGE fan. Fair prices and some seriously fresh food. Beer selection is top notch so... read moreYUGE serving sizes, YUGE flavor, YUGE fan. Fair prices and some seriously fresh food. Beer selection is top notch so 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
Amazing. Every single time. I really can't say anything bad. The fried pickle spears are incredible, the nachos and burrito... read moreAmazing. Every single time. I really can't say anything bad. The fried pickle spears are incredible, the nachos and burrito 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
As a vegetarian, it's not always easy to find something to eat that's not covered in animal fat at a... read moreAs a vegetarian, it's not always easy to find something to eat that's not covered in animal fat at a BBQ spot. Sweet P's on the other hand is very veg friendly! They list anything that isn't vegetarian on the sides list when you walk in. Staff are also very helpful and friendly. The overall restaurant is a local favorite as well. I go here and always leave very happy and full! read less
The staff here have been by far the most welcoming of any restaurant we've been to downtown since moving here... read moreThe staff here have been by far the most welcoming of any restaurant we've been to downtown since moving here a few months ago. The food is good, but I've seriously never felt so welcome as soon as I walked in as we did here. We stopped by with our 7 year old daughter on Halloween night after some cold trick or treating. As picky kids do, she refused to eat anything there before we even went. So we do what parents do when they really want food that their kids hate: we made Dino nuggets at our apartment and let her bring them lol. Not only were they understanding and didn't make a big deal about her not ordering food there, they actually made her feel less embarrassed about being picky. Between the Bartender sharing his stories of eating only chicken nuggets as a kid, and the waitresses complimenting her green Halloween hair, she managed to relax and have a great time with us. We will be back very soon I'm sure! read less
This a very good restaurant. The BBQ'd pork is tasty. The sauces are all worth trying. Very friendly atmosphere. We... read moreThis a very good restaurant. The BBQ'd pork is tasty. The sauces are all worth trying. Very friendly atmosphere. We will be leaving before the Stanley Cup Finals start tonight. Go Predators. read less
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
Not only is it great food, but they have a great staff. Banana bread pudding is to die for!
Now, I love good ribs... No disappointment here. Loved the rub & tenderness of their ribs. We chose the Sampler... read moreNow, I love good ribs... No disappointment here. Loved the rub & tenderness of their ribs. We chose the Sampler 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
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
Phenomenal BBQ for a great price, delicious banana pudding, and they have Mello Yello!
Awesome place!!! The pimento cheese dip is next level! The ribs were awesome too. All of the food was good,... read moreAwesome place!!! The pimento cheese dip is next level! The ribs were awesome too. All of the food was good, 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
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
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
This is the best barbecue in Knoxville. Me and my wife got the sample platter, so I got to try... read moreThis is the best barbecue in Knoxville. Me and my wife got the sample platter, so I got to try everything, and nothing disappointed. The drawback to Sweet Ps is that (especially if you go on a weekend) it will be crowded. read less
After the total disaster that was Central BBQ in downtown Memphis, I was completely skeptical to trying another BBQ. I... read moreAfter the total disaster that was Central BBQ in downtown Memphis, I was completely skeptical to trying another BBQ. I 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
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
