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Corky's Ribs & BBQ

Restaurant Barbecue restaurant

Local BBQ chain serving hickory-smoked ribs & comfort sides in a folksy space with a vintage feel. People often mention great, order, good, ribs, drive, minutes, Corky', service, wait, location,


Address

743 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017

Website

www.corkysbbq.com

Contact

(901) 405-4999

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (849 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10:45 AM to 9 PM
  • Friday: 10:45 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10:45 AM to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10:45 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 10:45 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:45 AM to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:45 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (18) order (18) good (16) ribs (15) drive (13) minutes (11) Corky' (10) service (10) wait (10) location (10)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Brian S. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is top shelf. I’ve been on a competition bbq team for a decade and we compete in ribs, and I’m tellin you, these ribs are some of the best in Memphis. I get the wet because I live the sauce, but you might prefer the dry ribs instead. The sides are great and the fried pickles and onion loaf appetizer are the bomb!!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brent M. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been going to this place my whole life and it's a shame to see what has happened to it. They've changed their onion loaf to where it's not recognizable anymore. More like large onion rings smushed together. The breading was soggy with grease and overcooked yet the onions were undercooked. The pulled pork sandwich was dry and had little flavor. The ribs tasted like they smothered them in nothing but paprika and they were overcooked. Hush puppies were chewy. The beans were still pretty good. It's the only thing i actually enjoyed. I used to rave about Corky's to everyone, but now I might never go back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Jill L. 7 months ago on Google
    Awesome Memphis BBQ great service kind people. Made my Maryland friends feel at home and get a true feel of Memphis BBQ Unfortunately have to change my review took out of town guests tonight over an hour wait for food and it was cold and cooked poorly so sad as I brag about how good it is. Left embarrassed
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brandon Da Garbage Disposal C. 3 years ago on Google
    We really enjoyed the food very much and talked about it in our Vlog 246 that will come out in a few weeks on my YouTube "Da Garbage Disposal". We had the lunch specials, Beef and a chicken BBQ sandwiches with fries and a drink. They give you an extra packet of BBQ sauce per sandwich if needed but thev had the right amount. Lil messy to eat in the car but the meat was tender as can be. Fries had texture and deliciously seasoned. Customer service at the intercom was delightful and not rushed or rude like many I encountered of other places. Inside is closed for dinin' but drive thru takes just a bit longer than a fast foot place, I'd say medium food here
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shay H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to take your kids and grandkids.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Uncle R. 3 years ago on Google
    Service: So cheap and inhospitable. We ordered a full rack of ribs, half a pound of brisket, a sandwich and half a dozen rolls. We are from out of town staying at a hotel and have no utensils or plates. I asked for at least a couple of plates. I was told those are reserved for “big” orders only. So cheap and inhospitable I can’t ever see myself coming back again. Food: rolls were the best part of the meal. Ribs were tough and overly dry. I wanted dry rub - not dry ribs. Brisket tasted and looked like the sole of my shoe. Pulled pork sandwich was actually ok. But nothing special. Gonna stick with Texas bbq.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nat H. 8 months ago on Google
    We really used to enjoy this place but over the past year it has really gone down. I paid $24 for a 2-pc catfish plate w/spaghetti tonight only to get home & find that my fish has been half cooked. This is not my first inconvenience with this location but it will definitely be the last. Update: after a long hiatus gave this location another shot & definitely should not have. The cheese for the chicken nachos tasted completely off. Couldn’t eat the brisket dinner or brisket queso because the meat was way too tough. You can’t cut through or bite into the meat. Just awful. My husband’s baked potato looked & tasted like it was from yesterday. $80 spent on food that we had to throw in the trash. Just terrible. I am not sure what has happened with this location.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arix 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Very cheap food and good service :D

  • 5/5 Eddiebear 4 years ago on Google
    This is a favorite place of mine, they have great hamburgers, and fries, and they make great milkshakes definitely a 5 star !!!!!😃👍

  • 4/5 Tina H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good

  • 4/5 Rick M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good burgers 🍔

  • 5/5 Clarice R. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was good.

  • 5/5 Shelley M. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to take kids!

  • 4/5 Maria M. 3 years ago on Google
    The service and ice cream was good

  • 5/5 Chris K. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food for such a small place

  • 3/5 Noah E. 3 years ago on Google
    Old fashion

  • 5/5 David C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and very reasonable food. Great place to swing by for a burger and/or ice cream.

  • 5/5 Jay M. 3 years ago on Google
    Delicious blends of ice cream flavors, fantastic burgers and soda-fountain-style drinks, shakes and floats.

  • 5/5 Marsha W. 3 years ago on Google
    The food was awesome

  • 5/5 Avery D. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the best soft serve you will ever have. The service is quick and the employees are polite. I highly recommend:)

  • 5/5 Karen B. 3 years ago on Google
    The cheese fries were awesome and the chocolate milkshake was great

  • 5/5 al E. 3 years ago on Google
    Super all flavors of ice cream and sundaes and milkshakes.

  • 5/5 Erica W. 3 years ago on Google
    The service and food were great. The place is always busy.

  • 5/5 Kyle G. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious. Cheap too.

  • 4/5 Jim B. 5 years ago on Google
    Wow what a hot fudge cake! And I didn't even get to taste it. But my Coke float was perfect, more ice cream than you normally get in the float. We got there *just before* closing and they served us just as if it was middle of the day. I appreciated that!

  • 5/5 Buddy S. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome. Great food point blank. Delicious milk shakes and cones. Burgers are hot and fresh, fries, onion rings, everything here is delicious!!!! The people who run this place are very friendly. I have come here since i was a kid, close to 30 years and it's always been a great place.

  • 5/5 Joe F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun place right off the most beautiful town Square in Tennessee.

  • 5/5 Keith L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good hamburgers, corn dogs, milk shakes and ice cream

  • 1/5 Renee M. 6 months ago on Google
    Dec 3,2023 around 1pm. We ordered the salad should have had all the toppings like bacon,pecans ect....how it's described on the menu. Got home...it was lettuce 3 grape tomatoes. (Wish now I took a picture) we haven't visited you guys in a while due to issues with the food. We'll you have not changed. Wish it had.

  • 4/5 Delta B. 11 months ago on Google
    Would be great if they had more than one server for the whole restaurant. I don't know what kind of management thinks that's a good idea. The server was great but there's only so much one server can do with a restaurant full of customers.

  • 5/5 Kelan B. 11 months ago on Google
    I recently visited Corky's BBQ in Collierville, Tennessee, while in town for a family reunion, and let me tell you, it was an unforgettable experience! A friend had recommended this place to me, and I'm so glad I took their advice. The true star of our visit was the fantastic manager, Wade. From the moment I walked in, Wade greeted me with a warm smile and a genuine enthusiasm that set the tone for the entire experience. As I approached the counter, I was a little unsure of what to order. Thankfully, Wade was there to assist me. Wade's expertise and knowledge of the menu were evident as he patiently listened to my groups preferences and made excellent recommendations tailored to each of our tastes. His friendly demeanor and attentive service made us feel right at home. He went above and beyond to ensure our satisfaction, and I cannot thank him enough for his genuine Southern hospitality. Now, let's talk about the food - it was absolutely phenomenal! The barbecue was perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with mouthwatering flavors. The smoky aroma wafting through my car I barely made it back to the hotel without taking a bite. From the juicy ribs to the succulent pulled pork, and amazing brisket every bite was a delight. The sides were equally delicious, and the generous portions left us feeling more than satisfied. What truly set this experience apart was the sense of authenticity and dedication to quality that permeated every aspect of my visit. Corky's BBQ is a true gem, and Wade's exceptional management skills undoubtedly played a significant role in creating such a remarkable atmosphere. To summarize, if you're ever in Collierville, Tennessee, and have a craving for outstanding barbecue, Corky's BBQ is the place to be. And when you visit, make sure to seek out the incredible manager, Wade. He will make sure your dining experience exceeds all expectations. Thank you, Wade, for going above and beyond to provide me with not only great food but also an unforgettable taste of true Southern hospitality.

  • 1/5 lachana c. 1 year ago on Google
    The Corkys in Collierville is the worst ever!!! I just left after waiting in drive-thru for 30 minutes for 2 catfish dinner and 2 chicken tender and fries order with 2 sides of spaghetti before i pulled off i checked order only for me to have incorrect order!! I was missing a fish plate but instead had a pulled chicken plate in which I tried to get the attention of the rude young lady with glasses and shoulder length brown hair who turned her back to window as I'm explaining to her I'm missing fish plate the lady with long braids who was trying to correct the order came over with fish plate and swap out the pulled chicken plate which was fine. However, I was missing 2 sides spaghetti but as I was trying to get their attention the rude cashier turned her back again so I had to honk my horn to inform Im missing spaghetti so as I'm trying to explain to the rude cashier who by the way had the worst frown on her face like I was bugging her at this point for making sure I get my order that I paid $ 60 bucks correct. I'm telling her what I'm missing but once again the lady with long braids came to the rescue but she was moving so fast I couldn't tell her I'm short 1 side of spaghetti. So, I had to honk again so know the rude cashier opened window and now I'm telling her still missing spaghetti at this point she looking confused and said" what"? I told her again and asked if she had my ticket so she could look at my order she responded you look at your ticket, At this point I had to match her negative energy ! to tell her again im missing spaghetti. Now the cook, I'm assuming comes around and say I'm gonna have to pull up cause I'm holding up his line. ABSOLUTELY NOT! I said. The rude cashier had the nerve to mimic what the cook said but I was not about to pull up and wait another however more minutes for a item that they forgot to pack but once again the lady with long braids came to the rescue! I will not be back to this location never again and it's the closest to my home! I have not been pleased with the quality of the food at this location lately anyways and I frequent this place at least 3x a month but I will go to Corkys on poplar before I drive to Collierville for convenience.

  • 1/5 Johnny L. 11 months ago on Google
    This was our second time at this restaurant. Once again we experienced dry and even burnt brisket as well as tough ribs...beef jerky tough. I even told them when I ordered that our first experience had been rough. That made no difference. $180 later and yet another terrible experience. I would definitely not recommend this establishment to anyone.

  • 2/5 J. Darrell A. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice friendly staff and the place was nice and clean. My issue was the food itself. Had ribs and smoked sausage combo. I do t know if the meat was old or somthing but it did not taste as I remembered Corey's. I haven't eaten here in a while. Maybe they made a change in the bbq recipe.

  • 3/5 Xander J. 1 year ago on Google
    We were seated at 7:03 and placed an order. We didn't get our food until 8:09. There were 5 tables (counting ours) with customers. Our waiter was Clint, and even though the food was slow, he did his best to make sure we were as happy as possible, though. When the food finally came, he brought extra portions to make up for the wait. While the food took a while to get to us, Clint tried to save the day as best he could.

  • 5/5 Terri O. 5 years ago on Google
    Terrific ice cream!

  • 5/5 Ashley L. 5 years ago on Google
    FYI they close at 7 on Saturday instead of 8.

  • 5/5 Joy B. 5 years ago on Google
    We just got ice cream today but I love their burgers too.

  • 5/5 Christy D. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it

  • 5/5 Victoria D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Snow Cones!!!!

  • 5/5 Emmanuel G. 4 years ago on Google
    This place has that old school nostalgia and the menu is excellent

  • 5/5 David J. 4 years ago on Google
    Perfect finish to a great evening on the square. So popular that they closed 1.5 hours late serving everyone in line!

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Mensi’s has always been great. The food is good, but be sure to call ahead with your order if possible. A great place for soft serve ice cream on a hot day!

  • 4/5 jacquesha j. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is very good, wings burgers fries and sodas. They are affordable!!

  • 5/5 ADAM L. 4 years ago on Google
    They have the best soft serve! My favorite is the German chocolate flavor.

  • 5/5 James E. 4 years ago on Google
    Old school burger and milkshake stand.

  • 5/5 Justin H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food!

  • 5/5 dede j. 4 years ago on Google
    The owner is the sweetest lady u could ever meet I love her so much and she love her Customers.

  • 5/5 Susie 3 years ago on Google
    My go to place...

  • 4/5 Barbara B. 3 years ago on Google
    Hamburgers good and waitstaff great!

  • 5/5 Joe B. 3 years ago on Google
    Bbq nachos rock

  • 3/5 Khristy K. 3 years ago on Google
    Make sure you don’t need to add a drink at the window because if so you have to go all the way back through their line that takes 30 mins or longer.

  • 5/5 Carrie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Our family ordered nearly $100.00 in food for the football games this past weekend. Everything was perfect. The food excellent, we received everything we ordered, the gentleman who took our order showed much integrity and professionalism as he suggested everything we needed based on our guest count, he didn’t oversell us anything. Thank you for serving us.

  • 5/5 Robin B. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Corky's. The employees good not be better. So, so nice. The barbecue is the best. If you think you know how to make banana pudding you haven't had Corky's. The best. Thank you Corky's...

  • 5/5 Dale N. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff was very friendly and the BBQ was great

  • 4/5 Gina L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Fish Dinner as usual!!

  • 3/5 Thomas G. 3 years ago on Google
    Eaten here several times, ribs are not consistent, seems like they are always over cooked. Sides are always great and the bread is awesome. Just wish they could get the ribs right.

  • 1/5 Perry K. 3 years ago on Google
    The person behind the counter was great, but the ribs was way over cooked and very dry. Very pricey for the quality of the food. If you have to sauce up everything then there is a problem.

  • 1/5 Adam R S. 3 years ago on Google
    This place is awful.

  • 1/5 Breeze M. 3 years ago on Google
    I love Corky's, just not this one. My sandwich was cold. No smoke flavor in the pulled pork. It is consistently poor compared to others.

  • 3/5 Rebecca W. 3 years ago on Google
    Bad

  • 5/5 Chad R. 3 years ago on Google
    Great BBQ and the catfish is the best around!!!

  • 5/5 Diane M. 3 years ago on Google
    If you want some GREAT BBQ....then go to Corky's! My sons like their ribs too (I'm more of a pull pork person) You can take some home and make your own BBQ nachos :D LOVE 'em!!

  • 2/5 Samantha C. 3 years ago on Google
    I called the number to let them know I was here and ready to get my order and I was told that someone would bring it to me and asked for my car and color. I waited for 15 mins and no one came out. I called the same number again and could not get anyone to answer. I go to the drive thru and explained and they informed me I was supposed to come through the drive thru to pick up. Waisted my lunch break and gave myself and my coworkers I was picking up for less time on our lunch. Not happy at all!!!

  • 5/5 DINNAE W. 5 years ago on Google
    Loved the food.. dessert is really good too

  • 1/5 Melinda V. 3 years ago on Google
    The man answering the phone kept putting words in my mouth and was RUDE....not impressed with this Corkys....

  • 4/5 UZETTE G. 3 years ago on Google
    This is my go to for spaghetti dinners when I don't prepare it myself at home. Its not the greatest but my son likes it. The sausage and cheese platter is also a hit with my children when we just need a snack between practices. The BBQ Nachos are also a household smash.

  • 5/5 Alexa S. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a great location. TY he food is very delicious and yummy. I would highly recommend this location.

  • 2/5 T F. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is always excellent, but the service is usually lacking. My biggest gripe is that they feel it is acceptable to close the interior completely and make all to-go orders pick up through the drive-thru. The obvious problem here is that when people show up to pick up their to-go orders that are already prepared, they're stuck waiting in line behind people who are just ordering. This may be fine for fast-food, but when you're taking 10+ minutes per car in the drive thru, it means that the to-go orders will no longer be fresh (and the person ordering will have just waited an extra 30+ minutes for their order). I did a take-out order and picked it up myself a couple of months ago. I got there at pick-up time - doors were locked and phones weren't being answered. By the time I made it to the window, it had been 90 minutes since I placed my order (and my food wasn't even ready). This weekend, I did a door dash order. The app showed 30 minutes when I pressed Order and then jumped to 85 minutes on the confirmation page. I tried to cancel within a minute and was denied because the restaurant "was already preparing my order". I tried to call and no answer multiple times. When my dasher showed up at the restaurant, the interior was closed for renovations - he tried to call and got no answer. He went through the packed drive thru and was stuck waiting for about 45 minutes. If you're going to 100% close the interior, you need to make a choice - only do web/phone orders or only do drive-thru. The better option, of course, is to offer curbside and actually answer your phone for a change.

  • 4/5 Jessica R. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is absolutely amazing!!! I have had BBQ in Collierville before at commissary but wasn't impressed. Figured I'd try Corky's and I'm so glad we did! It was fantastic! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because of the wait time since they are drive thru only. We ordered ahead but still had to wait in the drive thru line which defeats the purpose of ordering ahead. They then ran out of sweet tea so we had to wait for them to make it. The employees were not wearing masks or gloves which is pretty crucial right now with covid going on.

  • 1/5 Diane L. 3 years ago on Google
    I have not had Corky’s barbecue in six months. I have been wanting it for a couple of weeks. I finally went today and ordered a slab for two, my usual. I was very disappointed with the meal. The ribs were dry and not even warm. The rolls, usually the best, were cold, dry, and tough. I have been getting barbecue from Corky’s for over 20 years. I thought they were the best in town. I will not go to the Collierville location again. I will probably give the Poplar location another chance, before I try another barbecue restaurant.

  • 5/5 John P. 4 years ago on Google
    Best hushpuppy's evet

  • 5/5 Mr. Mobile Spa Car W. 3 years ago on Google
    The wet ribs are always moist and tender! Make you wanna slap someone

  • 5/5 Joshua M. 3 years ago on Google
    Best good town home cooked food..

  • 4/5 John L. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food reasonably priced

  • 5/5 Cory D. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent, hot food. I got a double bacon cheeseburger with everything. (Everything includes lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and mayo) I also got a large french fry. Always hot and delicious.

  • 4/5 Keisha N. 3 years ago on Google
    Love the food and ice cream 🍦

  • 2/5 Amelia R. 3 years ago on Google
    It took way to long for out food to come out. But food is good!

  • 2/5 BEN R. 4 years ago on Google
    We tried to give them another chance but slow, slow, slow service and it was because they are always under staffed. Probably won't go back.

  • 1/5 Karen E. 4 years ago on Google
    Spent almost 30 minutes in the drive thru tonight! Not happy!

  • 5/5 Angie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good and the service was the best. We're from St. Louis so had a taste of Memphis barbecue.

  • 1/5 Jennifer D. 4 years ago on Google
    Fries very, very greasy, chicken and pork very dry. Totally not worth the time or money. Won't be back.

  • 3/5 Martin H. 3 years ago on Google
    The wait was terrible and they didn't have our milkshakes ready for our food . In fact we just had to cancel the shakes and by the time they were able to get us sodas, our food was cold.

  • 4/5 Army W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place to eat

  • 1/5 Dianne M. 4 years ago on Google
    Do not order to go. There is no pick up other than waiting behind other cars in the drivethru line..we waited over 20 minutes for 6 cars aheads of us. Calling ahead does not work.

  • 5/5 Lea V. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my Memphis BBQ favorites

  • 5/5 Key K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and very friendly staff five stars

  • 1/5 Elianna H. 3 years ago on Google
    If I could give 0 stars I would. I’m a driver for door dash and this location is repeatedly slow and unprofessional and does not seem to care about their costumers time at all.

  • 1/5 Robert D. 3 years ago on Google
    Tried calling 3 times....sounds like someone drops the phone..clearly they are not interested in call in business.

  • 3/5 Chi o. 3 years ago on Google
    You call in to order and you pay over the phone, arrive when you're told you food will be ready, then spend another 10-15mins on the drive thru to speak to someone who tells you to go wait by the front door, and you wait another 10mins or more. Total time spent here to pick up dinner was at least 30 mins. Not the best experience.

  • 3/5 Amit G. 3 years ago on Google
    Theyvare Way too slow and at times rude

  • 2/5 Hillbilly H. 3 years ago on Google
    Food is good. The problem is there is no curb side pick up. I ordered that catfish po boy today. I was at mindenhall and my moriah. They insisted I pick up at drive through.. Drive all the way to collierville and had to wait another 20 minutes in the drive through. You would think with the inside closed the drive through would be alot faster and that they would have curb side pick up. Never again till they get curb side pick up.

  • 4/5 Lesley C. 3 years ago on Google
    Love me some corkys


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Happy hour food
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup

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