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

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

Cool little BBQ spot. Brisket was delicious and the ribs fell off the bone. The tater salad was a great... read moreCool little BBQ spot. Brisket was delicious and the ribs fell off the bone. The tater salad was a great side option and the Mac and cheese was the best I've ever had. Didn't have to wait long to order, and although it was busy, the staff kept the line moving and seats available. Great place. 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

THE BEST MAC N CHEESE IN THE WORLD. Might sound like hyperbole, but I think it's true! The bbq is... read moreTHE BEST MAC N CHEESE IN THE WORLD. Might sound like hyperbole, but I think it's true! The bbq is 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

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

OMG never thought I'd love BBQ down south but this place was a winner.  On our way back to KC... read moreOMG never thought I'd love BBQ down south but this place was a winner.  On our way back to KC and stopped in Knoxville for some lunch.  Had Pulled Pork, Brisket, and Ribs.  Even the sides were delicious.  This will be an annual stop on my way to Asheville every year. read less

11/17/18 - update. I will 5 star the hell out of this place everytime we go in town. Becoming one... read more11/17/18 - update. I will 5 star the hell out of this place everytime we go in town. Becoming one of our Knoxville staples when we are in town.

9/22/18 Went 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 read less

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

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Best barbecue ever. My husband and I were passing through Knoxville on our road trip from New Jersey to Texas.... read moreBest barbecue ever. My husband and I were passing through Knoxville on our road trip from New Jersey to Texas. 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

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

Not a bad thing to say about this BBQ joint! Clean, quick service wither ordering up front, and delicious southern... read moreNot a bad thing to say about this BBQ joint! Clean, quick service wither ordering up front, and delicious southern 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

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

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

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

Sweet P's BBQ and Downtown Dive is AWESOME... I feel bad that the roads are all closed around it so... read moreSweet P's BBQ and Downtown Dive is AWESOME... I feel bad that the roads are all closed around it so it is hard to find but it is well worth the effort of finding it. The service was excellent and the staff was helpful and enthusiastic.  I think that this is some of the best bbq in Knoxville.  It is well worth stopping back even if it takes you a minute to find read less

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

Honestly everything on the menu here is incredible. I dream about the Mac and cheese and could really use a... read moreHonestly everything on the menu here is incredible. I dream about the Mac and cheese and could really use a slab of their ribs right now. Awesome outdoor  spot too 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

Not Memphis barbecue but it is great!! My mom recommended we go when she came in town for the LSU... read moreNot Memphis barbecue but it is great!! My mom recommended we go when she came in town for the LSU 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

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 and the best BBQ i done near ever had. Awesome. Love them already

While parking was a challenge, our dinner was amazing! You order "cafeteria style". I tried the sample platter, with potato... read moreWhile parking was a challenge, our dinner was amazing! You order "cafeteria style". I tried the sample platter, with potato salad, mac n cheese , and green melody mix. Two people could have EASILY ate this meal, and left full. I felt terrible because I had so much leftover. I ate the entire pulled pork portion, and 1 rib. Both were delicious ! The Mac and cheese was also good, super creamy. The greens and things melody ... could have used a lot more greens .. but the flavoring was great. If your every in town.. this is where to go! Just expect to leave uncomfortably full ! 🙂 read less

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