It's pretty good. The meats were all cooked extremely well--which surprisingly a lot of bbq places don't do well. The... read moreIt's pretty good. The meats were all cooked extremely well--which surprisingly a lot of bbq places don't do well. The 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

Oh my so yummy - the amazing things about this spot totally outweigh the few cons, there is only one... read moreOh my so yummy - the amazing things about this spot totally outweigh the few cons, there is only one in my mind. I wish the Mac and Cheese wasn't so dry. Every time I've gone it is, but hey they have other way yummy sides. Kind people too! SO thankful for this gem. read less

My fiancé and I are Canadians vacationing here who were seeking the real Southern BBQ we have heard so much... read moreMy fiancé and I are Canadians vacationing here who were seeking the real Southern BBQ we have heard so much 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

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

Stopped by here for lunch on the road and we were stunned to find a fellow Pennsylvanian runs this shop... read moreStopped by here for lunch on the road and we were stunned to find a fellow Pennsylvanian runs this shop in Knoxville.  We found the variety of BBQ to be very enjoyable and service was fast and friendly!  Pros:Generally, the BBQ was quite good.  The ribs were fall of the bone incredible and the options on sauces were quite solid (I enjoyed the spicy variety, which had a nice sweet heat).  As others noted, the brisket was a little dry and is probably the least of my recommendations.  The chicken was shockingly moist and tender and I'd actually recommend that over the brisket (which seems weird!).  Sides were enjoyable, but perhaps not special (I had the tater salad and slaw).  However, I found the mac and cheese to be excellent from the few bites I had!  I would get that in the future.Beers were plentiful, local and inexpensive!  Service was fast and friendly.  The owner rung us up, checked in on us and cleared our plates - I appreciate that attention to detail, friendliness and attentiveness to your own business!Cons:The aforementioned brisket is noted here.  Portions also aren't huge, but not disappointingly small.  We found them adequate.  The seating and service was a little weird.  There is a bar at the entrance, but you get food cafeteria style (which is fine) and it was a little unclear where we could order drinks (at the counter works) to which they serve you food immediately, but bring drinks out to you (maybe this is a legal thing?).  Then, we had to sorta circle around to get seats and had to hunt for some plastic-ware to eat.  It was just a little confusing to us visitors. Other notes:  The parking isn't confusing if you've ever been in a city or downtown area.  There's street parking across from the building and then a large public lot.  It's pretty dang obvious in my opinion. Conclusion:  We were pleased with the trip.  I would avoid the brisket in the future, but a solid chicken sandwich or amazing ribs!  Worth a stop and easy to get to from the highway. read less

Solid place to get some bbq in Knoxville. The line/wait was a little long but I chalked that up to... read moreSolid place to get some bbq in Knoxville. The line/wait was a little long but I chalked that up to 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

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

On our last cross country road trip I found this place on Yelp.  The pictures of the mac n cheese... read moreOn our last cross country road trip I found this place on Yelp.  The pictures of the mac n cheese 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

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

Best barbeque in Knoxville!

What really sets Sweet P's apart for me are their wonderful Barbeque burritos that are simply outstanding!.... read moreBest barbeque in Knoxville!

What really sets Sweet P's apart for me are their wonderful Barbeque burritos that are simply outstanding!. 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