Papa Kayjoe's Bar B Que

Our group ate lunch at Papa Kayjoe's while on a motorcycle trip through western Tennessee. I know a BBQ joint is going to be good when I can smell it before I can see it coming down the road and this was true of Papa Kayjoe's. The "ramshackle" building and decor are perfect for the vibe. My favorite BBQ style is Memphis dry rub which they have and came recommended to me by a friendly local who was in front of me in line to order. The food came out quickly and was absolutely delicious. Instead of cornbread squares they had pancakes which looked like regular pancakes. Still delicious. My only complaint is that they didn't have any t-shirts! I would definitely eat here again.

Love this place! I drive through Centerville a few times a year and I try to stop here for their amazing food every time! I really enjoy their Grilled Cheese with Brisket, Ribs and their sides are a great accompaniment! Fried Okra is a particular fave! Atmosphere is warm, charming and shows off the town. Staff is friendly and attentive!

Customer service is important! The food here is fabulous. So good that we ate there AND bought some to take home for another meal. I had the Southern Way Special, which was a cornbread pancake topped with pulled pork, topped with slaw. I did the vinegar slaw rather than mayo, and it was delicious. I think the vinegar helped the meal not to feel so heavy. My husband had ribs and bbq chicken. The chicken was fine, but the ribs were fantastic - really tender with a sweet sauce. The ambiance was cute, really eclectic, and fun. The reason it didn't get 5 stars was because the girl at the register seemed to hate her job. She was really short with me, not friendly at all. If they had someone interested in offering a smiling face at the counter to give a good first impression, it would be benefic

Top notch BBQ joint. Ive had bbq all over TN and surrounding states and this place really stands out. Top 2 in my experience. Ribs fall off the bone, literally I couldn't pick up the rack, it was falling apart. They just started making a unique corn bread with toasted cheese and bacon! Its unique and delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. And from the outside look and never knowing what youll get inside a bbq joint, I was pleasantly surprised to see how clean and well put together it was inside. I can't say enough good about this one. Def a hidden gem. Worth the detour.

If you’re ever out in Centerville, Tennessee stop here!! The wings alone make it a 5 star stop! ⭐️ Me and my colleague both had the brisket plate. He added a brisket taco and we split an order of wings. The chicken literally slid off the bone! The dry rub made my day! I had white beans, vinegar slaw and cornbread. He had tater salad and baked beans. I thought I was back sitting in granny’s kitchen again! Brisket was shredded! Sauces were great! I mixed hot with sweet. Sides were delicious! Nice portions!!