EXCELLENT turkey sandwich! Super moist & the portion size was very large, great value for the $8.50 cost. Not many BBQ places have turkey, so this was a pleasant surprise. Definitely the BEST turkey I've had! read more

Ordered rib plate with pawpaw sauce. Ribs- moist, smokey and flavorful Pawpaw sauce- tasty, too sweet for me Potato salad- good, needs a bit more seasoning (salt, pepper) and acid/tang (e.g., mustard, vinegar, pickle juice). Unfortunately, didn't hold a candle to my mom's potato salad, but I won't hold it agsinst them :) Baked beans- nice texture but too sweet for me. I am just not a sweet sauce lover. Texas toast- it wasn't toasted, just a thick slice of bread. Worked good to fold some meat, sauce and bread together to make a bite. Portion was large and could have served 2 people. Everyone working there, all senior citizens, were hard working, kind and friendly. Pawpaw was sitting out front and we chatted while I ate bbq at one of the picnic tables. Appreciated they provided a cup of ice for my canned soda. read more

Oh boy. Can't say enough good things about this place. We just bought a cabin in the area (3.2 miles away). One of our new neighbors told us about Papaw's. Is it ever good! The wife is the rib eater. She loved hers. She ate every bite and cleaned them to the bone. I had a pulled pork platter. The pork was moist and flavorful. They do not smother their meat in sauce to cover up dryness. They do give you a choice of sauces on the side. The hot is not really hot, IMO. But it was excellent. No fried food here, but no big deal. Mrs and I both had cole slaw which was absolutely wonderful - fresh and cold. Not swimming in liquid. Mrs had potato salad for her second side. I tried a bite and it was delicious. I had baked beans which I found to be excellent. They do have limited outdoor seating here. But I took ours to-go and brought it home. I can see us becoming regulars at Papaw's. read more

My boyfriend always ate here when we came down to the lake. I've finally decided to try it and it was really good! I wasn't a fan of the sides they have so I got the sandwich only. We both think the meat is amazingly tender and they go so well with the honey hot sauce! We loved the smokiness to it too. Definitely recommended! read more

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Stumbled upon this gem. The food was great. Try the nitro sauce if you like heat kick. The owners and workers are extremely friendly, informative, and fun. I went for bbq and drove away with 2 rustic rocking chairs. Definitely recommend- the restaurant, and the attached store with furniture, country gifts, and a gorgeous pquilting area. read more

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Oh my God! This is the absolute BEST BBQ I've ever had. It is like the filet mignon of pork, melted in my mouth! We drove past this place for a year saying "we have to try that place" until one day 2 weeks ago we finally stopped. I've been craving it ever since. Service was good and pretty fast. Sides were excellent! Going back tonight, can't wait! THIS IS A MUST STOP PLACE. Well done Papaw! read more

They have shorter hours due to Covid 19 virus. They allow call in orders. They do not have seating for eating on-site. The food was good! Ribs were beautiful and tasty! The pork BBQ and brisket were also equally good! The pick up process isn't very organized but still very much worth it. read more

Papaw's Trading Post Bac-Yard BBQ - Ribs full rack - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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Awesome bbq and good friendly service. Ribs are good also! We buy bbq there often. Much better and friendlier than business next door. Tried theirs one time, cost more snd not friendly at all. I'd go to PawPaws every time! read more

It's simply the best around! I'm sort of a BBQ snob and do a lot on my own with my pellet smoker. Papaw does his low and slow on the smoke shack on site. The pulled pork is what we usually get and is always flavorful and zero fat. Their sauces are great as well. Also.....even though he doesn't have any signs up to show it, they are award winning too. read more

I live right down the road from Papaws but have only gone to the place next door. Had a hankering for BBQ but the other place was closed for 2 months so I thought I would give Papaw's a try. Really glad I did and here is my review. We ordered 1 lb brisket, 1 lb turkey, 1/2 rack of ribs, 1 quart Brunswick Stew, and a quart each of coleslaw and beans. Prices were reasonable. Brisket was excellent! Moist and had a good smoke flavor. Turkey was very good. Moist but could have used a little bit more smoke. Ribs were excellent! Moist and meaty with good smoke. Coleslaw was very good. Tasted homemade but not too sweet like some i've had. Beans were very good. Nice smoky taste. I didn't particularly like the Brunswick Stew but that could have been my personal taste. I prefer it to have a more liquid broth. This was thick ... think Brunswick grits and you'll get the idea .... A word about their sauces. I have my own sauce I use but gave Papaw's a try. I got hot and regular. Both of these sauces were outstanding so I never used my own. Conclusion is Papaw's is now my go to BBQ shack. read more

Awesome food and great place to visit. Folks are always welcome and you never leave without a great memory and a desire to return.

Great pulled pork sandwich! Nice people! They have a great menu with a homemade flavor. Pecan pie is a real treat too!

We first went to Papaw's a year ago. We met Papaw and his wife and had a great visit. The food was awesome! Now we're back in Blairsville and I'll be picking up dinner. Papaw's does great BBQ!Beef BrisketBeef Brisket Sandwich read more

Really wanted to like this place but the pork was not smoky at all and was chewy. Maybe boiled? You order at a counter for take out or use a table at the nearby store. Sauces we're good, sides were OK, but a BBQ place that fails at pulled pork ain't worth your time. Good service for what it is. read more

I had a very good conversation with the owner before I bought any of the smoked meats that he had for sale. Very nice man and at first glance he seemed to understand about what it takes to smoke good meat. But during the conversation he stated that his meat was cooked in a Texas style and after eating it, it was no where near that type of BBQ. Within the state of Texas there are literally hundreds of BBQ restaurants (mom and pops and some chains) that compete with each other every day for the right to be called the best in Texas. Almost everybody I knew in Texas had some type of a smoker in the backyard, so you learn to cook meat at a young age. And I am not here to say that Texas BBQ is better then Georgia, Kansas City, St Louis, Memphis, N.C. etc. but if you make a statement that you cook in a Texas style then it should be somewhat close to it, but his wasn't.And a little side note within the state of Texas there is a battle within the state as to what is better (Central or East Texas style). I chose turkey, brisket and ribs knowing that for me pulled pork is one of the easiest meats to cook because of the fat and I would think that it would be tasty. All three meats had no seasoning and no smoked flavor( might be why they offer sauce).The brisket was tender but it lacked any smoke flavor, didn't notice much of a smoke ring around the meat either. The turkey was dry and flavorless, the ribs were dry also. I hate give such a bad review to such a nice man. At the end of the day he has 4.5 stars and the folks up here apparently like his food and wish him the best. read more

Just good BBQ. Always gets it right. Sides are great and for carry out it's the best bbq for us.

Have ate there two times in the last week first time we had pork and brisket sandwich they were good lots of meat but the sides not so good coleslaw beans and Brunswick stew all poor So had to go back and try the Ribs and chicken bad choice very smoky cooked over wood which I am not a fan of if you like it very smoky you'll love it read more

It was Thursday night at 5:45 pm. I had just arrived in Blairsville for a weeklong visit to our cabin home from our permanent home in Savannah. I had survived driving around Blood Mountain and was hungry. "I think I will stop for food at the bbq place on Nottely Dam Road on the way to the cabin." I thought to myself. So I was the last customer. I ordered 6 chicken wings, mild sweet sauce on the side and Southern hash which they described as hashed potatoes with onions and 3 types of meat. Okay, I chose that. I paid my $9, left a buck for a tip even at a take out restaurant, took my meal, got into my car and drive the 2 miles to the cabin. It smelled really good in the car making my anticipation even greater. Imagine my disappointment when I opened it to find not the 6 wing pieces but 5! "5??" I thought. "Can that boy not even count to 6?" "Well, maybe it was all they had. I will forgive it this time." Then I opened the container for the hash. Surprise again. It looked nothing like has and it did not look like what they described. It had a few potato chunks, and a few pieces of something that might have been chicken bouyed up when I gently stirred it with my spoon. "This must be Brunswick stew." I muttered. But if it was it might have come from Brunswick but it was not stew since it was weak and more resembled soup. So, for my $10 bucks, I got 5 wing pieces and a soupy rendition of Brunswick stew masquerading as Southern hash. The best part of the meal was the mild bbq sauce. Save your money and go next door to Dam Fine BBQ. At least you get what you pay for! read more

Wow. Just ate here after a half day paddle on the lake. They won a bbq contest the week before and nailed a 100 sanitation rating just the day before. The Q was really moist and flavorful. The sides were simple and high quality. Service was kind and fast. Don't miss this place. read more

The real deal southern BBQ smoked on premise (ask to see the smoker!). They even smoke their wings and they fall off the bone. Get a couple pounds of pulled pork and have a feast with the family. So good! Pit master Don a friendly guy who's rightfully proud of his BBQ tradition. read more

Papaw's Trading Post Bac-Yard BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Blairsville, Georgia

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Great, friendly service. Tender, fall off the bone ribs. Yummy pulled pork. Try ALL the sauces. I like the sweet mustard for the pulled pork. I wanted to try the chicken but it wasn't ready yet. They do have some indoor seating. No bathrooms. No big deal. We would definitely come back read more

Hands down, this is the BEST BBQ in the region! If you're looking for high quality and fresh, scratch made side dishes , then look no further. They know what they're doing! read more

Awe man! I know how I wanna die now. Got the rib sandwich. Soft, smoky, and delicious. Great selection of bbq sauces. What are you doing reading? Go eat! read more

Our favorite BBQ in Blairesville! Sorry, forgot to take photos but I have tried just about everything and really enjoyed it all. I keep going back for the smoked chicken wings! So unbelievably tender and good. Excellent choice of BBQ sauces. Hot and mild mustard is my favorite. They say you can never go wrong with smoked ribs, no exception here. Definitely choose Brunswick stew for your side or appetizer! Make sure to save room for the dessert of the day! You're in luck if they're serving the peanut butter pie! FYI, they do not have a public bathroom and really isn't a dine in establishment. Taking food togo would be my suggestion. read more

First time visit, pulled pork good, brisket good, bbq sauce good, coleslaw good. Can't fault anything. Nice friendly people. Prices very reasonable. Must eat outside. I'll be back. I want to try everything! It's a rustic place but they know how to smoke. read more

Moist, tender and juicy. The pulled chicken was by far the juiciest I've ever had at a BBQ place. Good southern potato salad too. And for those who don't eat meat they even have a down-home southern classic, a tomato sandwich! They have tomatoes for sale as well. Just a little no frills roadside place. Cash or credit accepted. Worth a stop. read more

Stopped in today and got a brisket sandwich! It was delicious! Can't wait to return in a couple of weeks and visit again. Make sure you go to Papaw's! Look for their signs! read more

Meh. They were super friendly, but we just didn't like the food. My pulled pork sandwich tasted like it had been heated in the microwave. Very limited sides to choose from. My wife's brunswick stew looked coagulated. But they checked on us several times and even brought our son a popsicle. We ate in a side room that is currently in construction so there were nails and tools laying around. I would have rated lower because of the food and mess, but the customer service really was top notch. read more

Best bbq in Georgia! Smoked ribs literally fall off the bone. Take out only. Pulled pork and brisket equally as good. Don't confuse with bbq joint next door. Baked beans are home made. read more

I was looking forward to trying papaws, but I was disappointed. Meat wasn't smoked flavor at all and rib sandwich was burnt. Buns are cheap and sides were just okay. Service was very friendly, but I will stick with Jim's BBQ. read more

Papaws never disappoints. Everything I've ever had here has been delicious. Favorite is the pulled pork sandwich. The baked beans (with pineapple!!) are the best I've ever had. read more

We had visiting friends. Right after the holidays and I wasn't really prepared for lunch. My husband took orders and ran there for lunch. It was all delicious. We have been there twice and will go again. The food is great! read more

Such great BBQ and even better service. These are the nicest people you will ever meet. Be sure to try the fantastic jams and tomatoes in the shop next door! read more

Absolutely amazing!!! You can't hold the rib without meat falling off, brisket is delicious as it dissolves in your mouth... And if your lucky papaw will take you on a tour of his smokers and talk to you about the process!! You can taste the passions and love that he puts into his food!! Thank you for awesome hospitality Papaw!! read more

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What a hidden gem! Pulled pork plate was outstanding, tender,plentiful and delicious. Fun chatting with Pawpaw while we waited.

We went here once only to find that the guy is so greedy. His prices are ridiculous. His barbecue is cooked in a disgustingly dirty area too. Right next door is a really good place to eat called Dam Good Bar-B-Q. It's clean and I felt safe eating from there, unlike Papaw's. read more

Very mediocre food now and when they were in the building next door. Jim's Smokin Que south of town rules in the barbecue department. Your food feud with your neighbor is ridiculous. read more

BEST man ever!!! We absolutely love this place!! He treats us awesome and couldn't be a better business owner!

Like the best BBQ I've ever had. Hands down. No frills. I don't even like BBQ and this place converted me.

Brunswick stew as a side was delicious. Cole slaw was fermented to perfection. Thoroughly enjoyed our brisket and pork sandwiches. It's worth trying all the homemade bbq sauces too. Go to PaPaw's! read more