Service gets the stars. Don't know what happened because past reviews brought me there but man, the fries were hard and almost black, catfish fried to death, and cornbread dry and crumbly. The beans were not cooked by the regular cook. They were good. Service, 3 stars; food quality, 1 star. That said I'll probably be back to see if anything has changed. read more

Amazing food definitely worth the money the baked potatoes are really really good. Enjoy all his food.

First the customer service was good I'll give it that . Ambiance was like being in someone's kitchen so take that as you will. However I was very disappointed in the food . The look was definitely not impressive at all. I ordered the pulled pork with Mac& cheese and greens. The meat looked dry and it was .. the greens had no seasoning or flavor nor did the Mac& cheese . My friends chicken salad was iceberg lettuce with a couple tomato chunks and the chicken on that salad also no seasoning nor flavor.. I took a bite of each item and I was done . It went home to the dogs . I personally have no idea why this place is named best BBQ . Sparta is a cute little town here in Tennessee and a lot of nice places and eating spots . Just an overall DISAPOINTMENT for me . read more

Great place with awesome home cooking and comfort food. Great desserts (especially the chocolate cake). And the service is fantastic. Very attentive. Made to feel like we are family. Just go and enjoy and don't think about calories. Hehe. read more

Quaint little joint with super yummy bbq + brisket. Sides are pretty good (freaking delicious cornbread) and a wide selection of yummy desserts! read more

The food is very good here with a wide range of options and the service is off the charts awesome, despite the area being small and the patio being on a busy street surrounded by customer cars in the parking lot. read more

I ate at this establishment several years ago when I was in town, and decided to revisit today while I'm here for work. The prices, of course, have increased,,,,, , but why are the food portions so small. Honestly, I was very disappointed in that the food really did not have any taste, the music is being played way too loud in the dining room, and there was just nothing special about a $13 lunch. Hamburger was OK, I was served a child's portion of fries that were overcooked. I would not recommend this restaurant. read more

A dependable restaurant that provides you with a little slice of Sparta on the side. The food reflects its environment, down home, unpretentious and comforting; albeit a little stuck in its ways... charming none the less. The food is appealing for the masses but will not challenge you in any way. read more

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My son picked out we're we were going for lunch while I was driving. Was pumped when we pulled in, this is my kind of local place! Staff was super friendly! My son loved his bacon cheese burger with a. Side of fried okra. I got greens and pinto beans and they were awesome. read more

A friend and I stopped in to eat after a day of kayaking. The food was great and the service was exceptional. The atmosphere was friendly. Would definitely eat here again read more

Great food! !!Amazing staff! Would definitely come again!!! They are wonderful!!! Especially loved the home town interaction with the owner!

SO happy to find this place! The look of the place made it easy to drive by but reviews sent us to try it. Glad We Did! Really good food where even the sides are country cookin good. Jack and staff were warm and friendly and we will be back to explore menu more! The roast beef was crazy good as were the beans and greens and corn bread. Please patronize this place so it's always here and making great food! read more

What a pleasant find! We were making a loop through Tennessee checking out waterfalls. Pulled off the road looking for lunch - drove past a dozen fast food joints to discover this locally owned "meat and 3" home cooking restaurant. I had country fried steak, green beans and potato salad and it was all excellent! The wife had a 1/4 bbq chicken that was amazing - great rub, wonderful smoky flavor. Nothing fancy and it took a while to get our lunch because they prepare things fresh. But if you're looking for a fresh, home cooked meal - this is the place. read more

I absolutely love this place I love the food I love the atmosphere and most of all the people who work there and own it

This is a good place to grab a meal if your passing through or a permanent resident. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I've visited twice and everything was just good. Unfortunately, the catfish taste fishy and terribly unseasoned and we all know that fish should not tastes or smell fishy. read more

Super friendly folks and fair prices for pretty decent food. I'd rate it higher but they don't do the brisket any more

Clean establishment . Friendly and attentive staff. Great food that is affordable and won't leave you hungry when you leave. Great second experience. God bless . read more

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Most cozy shake but the most succulent Tennessee country style cuisine I've tasted yet. Jack is a wonderful hands on owner and gracious host My favourites: Country style ribs Turnip greens Mash potatoes and homemade gravy Homemade bake beans Fried okra Corn bread read more

Excellent food. Jack himself frequently comes out to check on the quality and for his regulars will ask you to try new things. Our kids also love this place and their simple kids menu that they are more than willing to substitute on. read more

My family is staying near Falls Creek Falls, Tn and we took the drive to Sparta to get some groceries. We decided to give this place a try because of all the great reviews. We are so happy we did. We started with the fried pickles. They were perfect. Very crispy and because they kept them as spears the pickles themselves were not mushy. My husband had the Texas cheesesteak . It was pot roast with peppers, onions and Swiss cheese. He said it was one of the best cheesesteaks he has ever eaten. My middle son had country fried steak and mashed potatoes. He said everything was seasoned perfectly. I had the mile high roast beef sandwich with a side of turnip greens. The roast beef was very tender and the gravy was very good. The turnip greens were ok. I like my greens to have a little of a peppery bite. My youngest son had the hotdog and cheese sticks. He was not impressed with the hotdog because it was not all beef. He did however love the cheese sticks. He had a slice of cheesecake for dessert. It was very good. My older son had a grilled cheese and chili cheese fries. The chili looked homemade and the cheese was processed cheese sauce. I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area. read more

Folks. I support local small business and I would never, ever, leave a negative review unless extremely warranted. That being said I ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich special and it was by far, without exaggeration, the poorest example of a pulled BBQ chicken sandwich I have ever had. I honestly cannot really comment on the taste because it was literally a tablespoon of chicken in the oversized bun. Mom comparisons would honestly include gas station and 711 chicken sandwiches. Terrible. They were not busy..... only one other occupied table. On the other hand my brother ordered a Ruben which was good and both of our potatoes salad side were very good. Staff very friendly...... Which made it hard to complain which I did did. I am honesty only writing this review in the hope that they read it and fix the issue..... if it's an issue. It was without exaggeration..... awful. If not for the potato salad and the Ruben being good this would've been a one star. It was that bad today. read more

10/10 fantastic food. I'm not much of a barbecue person but I ate this so fast that we forgot to take a photo. Service was great. Easy going atmosphere. We pulled pork sandwich, pulled brisket on Texas toast and fried pickles. This is definitely a stop if you're near Sparta! read more

Jack's Top BBQ and Home Cooking - Barbeque Near Me - Sparta, Tennessee

HORRIBLE!!! We ordered pulled pork and they had squeezed all of the juice from it and was dry as sand. I would not recommend it and we'll never eat there again. read more

Excellent food. Friendly service. Definitely worth the stop. The Warrior Burger was delicious

That burger (double + bacon) was amazing! Add to it a very warm and friendly staff plus highly affordable prices? You gotta eat here. I'll be back for sure. I've been told the fried pickles are very good as well (not my thing so I haven't verified). My wife really enjoyed the potato salad. read more

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I asked what was the best thing on the menu was and was told that they had won awards for the burgers and pulled pork. I Had the pulled pork and after one bite I put bbq sauce on and it didn't help. The turnip greens taste like they are from a can. I know what good southern cooking should be and that's not it. My husband had a burger and said it was just okay. He also had the chili and said it had no flavor. The place is busy, not sure why. The service was good. read more

Nice little place, but not worthy of five stars and not really a BBQ place. Standard southern hamburger joint. Cute place, great atmosphere, good service and prices. The food was fine, but nothing outstanding. We came here 'cause we wanted BBQ, but it's not the real thing. I'm willing to bet there's no smoker out back, and the sauce (the one variety) is not made in-house. The BBQ pork sandwich was fine; okra was fine; catfish hoagie was okay. All in all a fine little place, but no hidden gem for great BBQ. read more

A friendly place with good food and service. I had a special chicken fried steak with two sides turnip greens and fried okra. My wife had the Mile High Roast beef with mashed potatoes and a side salad. The gravies for both hit the spot. Brown haired waitress Yancie?? was so sweet. We will be back read more

Stopped here on our way back into Nashville. It was after the lunch rush, food was super fresh and hot. Fried pickles were awesome as was the fried fish strips. Will be back again when we are in town! read more

One of those hole in the wall places you tell everyone about. A gem. Everything on the menu smacks. BBQ is to die for.

The food is amazing! Such kind employees, who make you feel welcome. I love their fried chicken salad!! Also have great mozzarella sticks!

Jack's was a great place to stop and grab lunch. The staff (along with Jack) were very helpful and hospitable! Delicious BBQ sandwich, baked beans, chili cheese fries and fried pickles! read more

Great service and great food. Will go back again. Love the potatoe salad and baked beans.

Well this wasn't the worst place I've ever eaten but it's pretty close. it was the worst country fried steak I've ever had. Very little meat and a lot of breading. They don't give you much breading and the portions are small. I had mashed potatoes and gravy which I guess was the highlight of the meal because it was all right. The cornbread was not good and neither were the baked beans. My wife had the pulled pork and it looked like dog food when it came out. And no kidding the dog wouldn't eat the leftovers. Go somewhere else do yourself a favor read more

Found this place on our way home from the mountains, so glad we did can't wait to get back when we come back this way. Burgers were great.

This place has great food and service!! They a little hole in the Wall but you will enjoy the food!!! I recommend this restaurant!!!!

Great food! Nice environment to have a casual family meal! The BBQ is great along with their chicken strips!

A yearning for BBQ on our trip home from Kentucky brought us to this place less than a mile off the highway. We both had BBQ pork dinners which were excellent and plentiful. I had a large baked potato and fried okra with mine and my husband had baked beans and coleslaw. All the sides were great as well. Very friendly people and quick service. We also bought a delicious looking piece of chocolate meringue pie to eat in an hour w some coffee. Overall a great experience. My one suggestion would be to offer real butter instead of whipped spread and more varieties of barbecue sauce. read more

great BBQ, awesome fried pickles spears,baked potato loaded very good, great service

We enjoyed a nice lunch and the friendly staff during a day trip to Sparta. Lovely patio with lots of fans. Our entrees included the fish and chips, cheeseburger, and pinto beans and greens. The fried dill pickle appetizer was especially good. read more