Food was fresh and had great flavor wings were hot and crispy and had good flavor club sandwich was also really good and they used real cooked in house bacon which made the sandwich that much better. My wife had the hot roast beef it was really good if your in gatlinburg and want to get off the tourist trap main area check this place out. Service will be quick and easy and the are on the walls is amazing read more

J.O.E. and Pop's Sub Shoppe - Buffalo wings - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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My family was in town on a family vacation and needed to grab some lunch. Joe and Pop's was nearby and didn't have a crazy wait, so our group of 5 adults and 2 kids were able to order, seat, and eat relatively quickly. The food was tasty- I had the cheesesteak salad with mac'n'cheese and green beans; my fiancé had a bit of everything. Good and easy. read more

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Great staff and service! Definitely a great place for lunch as their wings and Philly cheese steak were really good. Very cool place inside and out. They have a really nice screened in area. read more

Very few choices exist nearby when it comes to food. I stopped in here and it's not a traditional restaurant. You order at the counter and then seat yourself and get your own drinks. I would say that food is standard, but you will definitely feel like you are at a theme park. read more

This was a nice stop for lunch when my wife and I were vacationing in the Smokys. We enjoyed our sandwiches - perfect way to eat between hikes. Staff was very friendly and plenty of tables. read more

We were in search of an easy lunch outside of the hustle of downtown Gatlinburg after spending some time on the artisan trail, and this place was perfect. The counter ordering was easy, and our food came out incredibly quickly. There were so many tables built for larger groups if you are traveling with a crowd. read more

Great friendly service. Excellent Italian sub and the Turkey and cheese was excellent. Fresh ingredients and bread. Highly recommend. read more

J.O.E. and Pop's Sub Shoppe - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

We ordered cheesesteaks. It was about 6 inches long and had practically no meat in it. I thought they just charged me 10 dollars for bread .... Which is pretty much what I paid for. It had a lot of cheese , but really no meat. I truly felt ripped off. We definitely won't be back and my local friends were shocked. The pics you see are not what you get. read more

Our family of four visited today for lunch. Easy parking and the inside is large with plenty of seating and very clean. Incredibly friendly and knowledgeable staff! We ordered Philly cheesesteaks and Italian sandwich platters. Food was delicious - and there was a lot of it - we left full! Definitely worth checking out! read more

There is nothing bad about this restaurant. It seems to be a mixture of 2 locations under one roof. Probably creates some financial efficiencies for two different owners. Just guessing about that. Today we had food from Joe and Pops. The other name is MaMas Chicken or something like that. Honestly it is kind of confusing. There is plenty of seating it is comfortable and the public area is clean. There is not any table service. You order at the counter they give you a number and the food comes out. The food was okay. Nothing bad. I would go back. But not in a hurry. Maybe out of convenience. It is nothing remarkable. It's just average cuisine. read more

The restaurant was clean and the food was delicious. The Italian sub was good and the fried chicken was amazing. And the bread was soft and chewy with lots of choices. read more

I couldn't even snap a picture of our food before we dove in, it was DELICIOUS. We both got philly cheesesteaks and it was so yummy. They make them NJ style which is our favorite. Great place to stop through to grab a quick lunch and keep going. Definitely give this place your business. read more

J.O.E. and Pop's Sub Shoppe - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

Great food, great service, super clean and relaxed atmosphere! Definitely recommend the Shrimp PoBoy!

So to clarify-this and Mamas Chicken Kitchen are the same. But most of the food we ordered was from the sandwich side. We got the Buffalo chicken sandwich-very good but did add more Frank's sauce. The Italian Sub was steamed and delicious with a lot of meat. The grilled chicken sandwich was juice and delicious. We loved the sweet chili wings and salad too. No complaints from anyone in the family. Clean place and they served the food to your table. Loved that they had a Pepsi machine-I'm a Mtn Dew fanatic. read more

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Uh. Yum. We went for a fairly late dinner without any great expectations and were very pleasantly surprised to find most excellent hot wings and tenders! My husband is a wing aficionado ... and gives these and A! The tenders rank in my top three of all time! The sides were good (Mac and cheese, coleslaw) The service was super great. The restaurant is clean and roomy! This is two restaurants in one ... which confused us at first. You order at the counter and can eat from two different menus ...Mama's Chicken Kitchen is the other option. ‍ I don't know which restaurant our food was technically from? read more

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Amazing find! Read the reviews and went today! So glad we did! Craving a good sub. Husband had the Italian and I had the cheese steak. Both so delicious!! Got the large and ate half so leftovers!! We ordered fries extra crispy and they were very good. They are in with a chicken place that says it's the best fried chicken around so now want to go try that! The cashier was super nice too!! read more

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Cute place. Food is terribly expensive. Got 1 kids meal, 1 large sub (no sides included), 1 sub with the 2 sides and 3 fountain drinks and our total was $61. The subs were very bland. I do not live in gatlinburg but if I return I would not return. read more

In many ways, this is a pretty typical country diner and sandwich shop. My wife and youngest daughter had a fried chicken plate that they thought was quite good. My oldest daughter had a vegetable plate that that she thought was outstanding. I ordered a shrimp po'boy and knew the second she put it in front of me that it was a mistake. For reference, I grew up in Louisiana and know the difference. The breading on the shrimp was wrong, the bread was wrong, the sauce was wrong. There was just nothing redeeming about this sandwich. In short, avoid this item. There are plenty of other things on the menu to choose from. Everyone else in our party seemed to enjoy their meal. read more

Chicken would have taken a twenty minute wait so a reuben and a fried bologna sandwich was ordered for something different. Reuben lacked any sort of sauerkraut. Asked for extra thousand island did not get it.Fried bologna sandwich was tasty.Mac and cheese was tasty and the coleslaw was tasty. read more

We stopped here to take sandwiches into Smokey Mountains National Park and have a picnic. I definitely had higher expectations so that's a bit of a bummer. They were simply ok, nothing to make me brag about and needing to go back. The restaurant was clean and casual. The staff was friendly and rather quick. We didn't finish our subs simply because they just weren't that great. read more

I would definitely go back. I had the Italian. The meat was tasty and the dressing was amazing. If you tend to prefer a dressing with bit more of a vinegar flavor,,,, this is it. The dressing was not all oil. Service was very good. This isn't a run of the mill sub. The bread was very good as well read more

Nice casual sandwich and chicken place away from the busy main drag in Gatlinburg. The sub shoppe is combined with a chicken restaurant so you have a lot of choices in one place. Downtown Gatlinburg gets insane and this place was so peaceful. They have a really extensive hot sauce bar which my husband loved. I got the Italian which came with banana peppers and my husband got the Philly cheesesteak and both came toasted. They were good! The sandwiches come in 6 inches or 12. My only complaint is it was a little difficult to find a clean table for 2 even though it wasn't crowded when we arrived. read more

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Good sandwiches, amongst my faves, the Reuben, not fatty, quite good and the cheese steak sandwich, both are flavorful and come with a good amount of meat. Biscuits 5 star, tender and fluffy! The fried tenderloin is pounded thin and fried extra crispy, delicious, just needs a little salt, green beans are southern style, well done, as expected lol! Service is efficient and pleasant! Joe and Pop's is a nice place to get good, fresh and fast home cooked food, that isn't fast food! read more

Eaten here many times over the years... Excellent food quality, even when I go there on a slow day. The meat is fresh, the other ingredients just as fresh. The service is very homey and feels like a country kitchen. The dining space is clean and the bathrooms just as well. One of the best Sandwich Shops in Gatlinburg, Tn. read more

I've only eaten the Philly cheese steak and Ruben but both are delicious and full of meat. I order extra mayonnaise and cheese, that's just me. Everyone that works there is friendly. They make you feel welcome and appreciated. I'm local and don't eat out much but if I do, this is where I go. I get mine to go but there is plenty of room if you are a party of 2 or 22. read more

Food was great here. I had a make my own, son had a Rubin that wasn't greasy, and my husband had an italian. They had different choices of bread, different choices of sides - all good tasting. Restaurant was clean and had covered outside eating that you could look at the beauty of the outside. Service was good and food came to our table quick. Would come back here again. Italian SubReuben read more

Great place to grab a bite between soccer games. We were there with our soccer team. The staff was so nice. Orders came at reasonable time. Great variety of sandwiches and plates. The seating area is spacious. I loved the Philly steak sandwich. It was full of meat and melted cheese on a soft bread. The fries so crispy and seasoned well. My son loved the grilled chicken and mashed potatoes and gravy. Parents commented on how great the fried chicken was. I would definitely return any time we are in town Prices reasonable for the quantity and quality of food. read more

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We arrived in town too early to check in to our cabin so we stopped for lunch at JOE and Pop's. This was just before things started getting serious about social distancing so I was impressed that they had hand sanitizer all over the place and other precautions taken for diners... like the handle on the back of the bathroom door to open it with your arm. I saw that they were known for cheesesteak and it's for good reason. I got a large and while it was a big sandwich, I hadn't eaten all day so I crushed the whole thing. If you're not starving the small would be plenty. They had some local beers available and I even got a free koozie! Plus I snagged some cookies by the register and they were no joke. This is a great lunch spot right in the heart of Gatlinburg. read more

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Quality and variety! This is a sit sown restaurant that has fried chicken & dumplings that is also a sandwich shop that sells subs. Many options all around at this family friendly spot. The quality is good, but be prepared to pay. I paid 8.99 for a 6" tuna sub, no sides or drink. Fountain drinks are 2.99, but kids fountain drinks are 1.99 as are bottles of water. Clean facility and plenty of seating and parking. I would visit again. read more

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Great sandwiches at a decent price. Grandson loved grilled chicken. You order at the counter and they bring you your food. Cute bears outside. Needed more chip flavor options. Free parking. read more

Cheesesteak! Amazing food and great service. Pretty cool spot. Probably the best Cheesesteak in the entire area. read more

Philly steak sandwich was loaded and delicious! The buffalo chicken sandwich was also top notch. We got the regular size and it was plenty. You must try the coleslaw! Liked the option of sitting inside and the other option was an outside screened porch area. The staff were very friendly and helpful with choices. read more

The line to order took a very long time even though they had a 2nd register but they never opened it. I got a large cheesesteak, my son got a regular cheesesteak, they were the same size so get the regular and save some money. read more

Solid Philly cheesesteak! I wish we ordered a larger one and took some home with us. Yes, it was that good. We also ordered the Italian sub. That was good as well. Generous meat portions on both subs and man, that bread the Philly was in was sold. Had a nice light chewiness to each bite. I look forward to coming back to try some of their other sandwiches and subs. Spacious parking lot which was nice to hang out and eat by the car. I can see what the hype is about this place. It definitely lives up to it. A definite hidden gem to check out in Gatlinburg! read more

Had the fried chicken it was good. Service was quick and pleasant. Nice clean restaurant.

Had a small issue with undercooked food at first, but it was quickly and pleasantly rectified with amazing results by the staff. Thank you to the staff for my yummy lunch. read more

Came here while heading towards pigeon forge and wanted something not too heavy for lunch. Decided to get the Philly cheesesteak which honestly didn't come with anything except onions so I had to add more toppings to my liking. I just got the 6 inch and a fountain drink. One thing I didn't like was they were allowing people to keep coming in there with no seating . we literally had to wait for one of the workers to clean off the tables in the screen in patio that was pushed together. Also no heaters on the outdoor patio. The sandwich was just ok nothing to brag about. The customer service was good other than that I'll pass on coming back here. read more

J.O.E. and Pop's Sub Shoppe - Outside statue - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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Very good subs, not many other restaurants around to compare to so they've got the advantage.

Quick service and the sandwiches were amazing! Good portion size for the kids meals too, and the cookies that came with it were fantastic!

What a spot!! Get away from the hustle and bustle of the down town strip and go two minutes down the road to this little gem. This is a must if you are in the area and looking for anything from a light lunch to a large dinner. First off, the staff was very friendly and the dining area was clean which sadly isn't always the case at other places. The area was decorated with awesome pics of national parks and just had an all around family friendly feel. And now for the food!! Everybody's meal was fantastic! My wife and I shared the Reuben with fries and the Club Sub with Mac and cheese. The Reuben was super delicious and just writing about it is making want another. The corned beef was spot on and the marbled rye was perfect. Can't go wrong with the fries and Mac either. The club was tasty and again the bread set it off! Also at the table was the chicken livers (best I've had), chicken and dumpling side (not the best I've ever had but still good) and one more thing I can't leave off..... THE BISCUITS and JAM!!!! These floury pucks from heaven should be shared with the world. Get an order no matter the time of day. We will be back again!! read more

J.O.E. and Pop's Sub Shoppe - Reuben - Cheesesteaks Near Me - Gatlinburg, Tennessee

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