Don't sleep on this small but outstanding option. It's mostly a take-out place, but there is one table and 11 booth spaces inside. They feature pork, brisket, chicken and sausage which you can order as a sandwich, dinner or stuffed potato. I got the brisket dinner and my wife got the chicken stuffed potato. Both were on point. Reasonable prices. Friendly counter staff. Winner. read more

We were coming back from buying a dishwasher and pulled up to this tiny barbecue spot that used to be called Uncle Sonny's (?? still not 100% sure what it's called now, which honestly adds to the experience). No website. No branding. Just vibes, smoke, and cool accents. And some ads for discounted tickets to a community wrestling match taking place tonight. So naturally, we ordered: Brisket sandwich Pulled pork plate + 1/3 lb of sausage Fried pies (chocolate & lemon - because obviously) First impression: this is the kind of place where you trust the food immediately because the building looks like it could survive a tornado and a country album cover at the same time. Brisket sandwich -- super solid. Not trying too hard, just smoky, tender, and exactly what you want when you're in the middle of nowhere and questioning your life decisions (in a good way). Pulled pork plate -- this is where they flex a little. Juicy, good bark, and the kind of portion that makes you reconsider finishing it... and then you finish it anyway. Except my teenage daughter, who hadn't eaten anything all day except a Kodiak protein cup, didn't quite... 1/3 lb of sausage -- yeah, that was a solid addition. Smothered in a mix of mild, hot, and sweet bbq sauce, it was good without being too greasy. Fried pies -- listen. These are dangerous. Crispy, sweet, probably made by someone's grandma in the back. If you skip these, you've made a mistake. Overall: No frills. No nonsense. Just really good barbecue in a place that may or may not have a name. 5 stars for food +1 star for mystery branding I hope our dishwasher lasts a long time, but if not, we'll be sure to come back here! read more

Uncle Sonny's Bar-B-Que - Food & decor - Barbeque Near Me - Shelbyville, Tennessee

Had a great pulled pork sandwich with a side of coleslaw and my cousin had a brisket sandwich. The best I've had in TN! The owner (maybe not the owner but she took our order and brought it to the table) was very sweet. Will stop here again when in the area. read more

They put very little meat in a potato no goodI wouldn't give them a star.Don't be stingy.

We ordered our Thanksgiving food for my family and friends and they did not have any of it. Will never use them again.

Awesome brisket sandwiches with a side of baked beans that could feed two! And the iced tea was fresh brewed perfect!!

Great barbecue at a reasonable price. This is amongst my favorite restaurants for barbecue. If you want authentic Tennessee cuisine this is a must try. read more

Highly recommended for take-out. Helps to erase those COVID-19 blues. Pork has solid smoked taste--not shallow nor overwhelming. Generous servings and very reasonable prices. My fav is the BBQ stuffed potato, which is actually cooked spot on so that the potato is creamy, hot and soft. They pile on the meat too. Great deal if you are hungry. The hot sauce is different but try it--very tasteful. Next time I'm taking a bottle home. Service is friendly and fast. read more

One of the best bbq ever pulled pork , brisket, Mac n cheese, and the beans where off the chart

When I get a craving for barbeque in Shelbyville, this is where I end up. It is a small, humble business but I do believe I'll have more, thank you. I have tried and recommend the pulled pork, pulled chicken, chicken wings and beef brisket. The smoked sausage tastes generic. I have not tried their ribs. My friend prefers the Bar-B-Que Nachos. The sides are generous and the potato salad stands out ( I think they put a little bit of the pulled pork in there!). There are daily specials from Monday - Thursday: Monday - Meatloaf dinner Tuesday - Wings are 1/2 price! Wednesday - $1.00 off any sandwich Thursday - Chicken dinner They have a small plastic globe with peanuts flavored with their "famous" Butt Rub for you to munch on while you are waiting for your order. There is a small bar area with stools for eating there, but I believe most people order take-out. They have a drive-thru if you are in a hurry; however, there are no peanuts for you! read more

This is the best bbq place in Ever!! The food is amazing awesome tasty sides and the employees are super friendly. I ordered the beef brisket dinner plate and I couldn't have asked for anything more!!! Don't forget to try the fried pies!!! :D read more

Uncle Sonny's Bar-B-Que - Barbeque Near Me - Shelbyville, Tennessee

Excellent brisket. I mean. Really. Smoke ring was deep, dark, and yum. Good pull, tender. read more

Delicious Barbecue! I love the fried pies too. Best place I've been to get barbecue nachos and their Queso is out of this world!

Have purchased their turkey and dressing several times on Thursdays. I've had them smoke my turkey during Thanksgiving holiday. I've been there several times and recommend them fully! read more

Good food but not always open & hard to tell when they are open. Nice family size meals and they do cater. Great take out sandwiches and meals. read more

The food is really good but the prices are really high. They are not open daily so you have to check their hours. I think the portions are small for the money, but delicious. I have not eaten anything that was not very good. read more

My husband and I are working here from out of State. We just discovered Sonnys. What a treat :) We are trying to sample their menu bit by bit. Favorite so far ... the Chicken & Dressing special on Thursday. It has us in a grip. Lol. It's amazing. Sides of green beans and sweet potato casserole. Everything we've had here has been delicious. Pork sandwiches with baked beans and Cole slaw is also the bomb. They have officially stolen us from Legends!! Great food and great service. Candy is always super friendly and attentive. We really appreciate that! Definitely 5 stars. I just got super hungry. See you guys on Thursday! read more

I have found love!! This place hits it on the nail with absolutely everything. First, the ladies who work there are . The food is TO DIE FOR. Whether it be chicken, sweet tea, potato salad or apple pie, they know exactly what they are doing. Then lastly, the prices are phenomenal. 4 people, nothing left out (food , sides, drinks and dessert) $50. You can't beat it. Drive thru also!! read more

Rolled through town on my way to Nashville and figured I'd give this place a shot. I didn't necessarily have high hopes because I can be a little picky about BBQ. I've eaten at some of the highest rated BBQ restaurants in the country and what I had here was right up there with some of the best. The sides I had (creamed corn and sweet potatoes) were excellent. A lot of BBQ places have weak sides that are flavorless and/or an afterthought. This is where a lot of them really make their money and the sides at Uncle Sonny's were worth every penny. As far as the meats went, the pulled pork was perfectly cooked. Not mushy but not dried out. Got a little bark in the batch I had and that was tasty. Tennessee isn't really known for brisket and they did a great job of that as well. It was cooked perfectly. Maybe a little light on the bark but the flavor was still good. Then there was the sauce. I'm a big fan of red, vinegar based sauces on pork. They had two options which were both great. I preferred the hot but you can't go wrong with either one. The staff was really friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend this place and I hope they stay around a long, long time. read more

On my way to a TN State Park with great waterfalls (on 4th of July), I needed food in Shelbyville, TN. I passed the local chain fast food (which made my 7 year old real unhappy) and found Sonny's. The gals were so friendly and busy being the 4th and all. The locals said the slaw and beans were the best and they were right! The sweet potato casserole was bomb too! We had brisket and pulled pork. Both were great! This place is well worth a detour to feed you hungry family a great meal. read more

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Great 'Q!! Good sides as well. A good place. But the rest of this is just because Yelp wouldn't take my review, without more typing. Silly.... read more

My new favorite BBQ restaurant!! Great food with very fast and friendly service! Try all of their different side dishes, because they are all amazing!! They even have little homemade pies too!! Delicious!! read more

Excellent BBQ. We have been here many times and it is always really great food and fast service. Love it.

Ribs were falling off the bone. Absolutely delicious BBQ. Potato salad was delicious but some of my group found the sour cream flavor too heavy. I also had the sweet potato casserole which was perfect. Great clean place. Limited seating. Friendly staff. Decent prices. read more

Food is great but I was charged $30 for like some little meet and small plate it was ridiculous

It was close to closing the last time we went to Uncle Sonny's. the people at window were very rude to make sure we knew they were closing soon. So much to the point I felt like I was inconveniencing them to spend my money there. read more

I have this bbq once. I didn't care for it. I thought it was overly priced. It was very salty and tasted more like mustard then bbq.

No no no no!!! Worst bbq, if you can even call it that, in the state of Tennessee. I ordered the bbq nachos. Hurl!! White cheese slop on tiny bits of tough bbq and chips. Potato salad waay over processed. Keep on going and pass this place by. read more

Good portions great smoked pork. Friendly staff. I am picky with bbq but this one was at the top of my favorites list!!! I loved every bite!!! read more

I went by almost weekly & got the pork family pk since my husband died in 2016. I really like the food & it was convenient to have for when I got hungry since I live in the country. I went by there on 11/19/19 & ordered 2 pork sandwiches with slaw & asked for the slaw to be on the side since I really didn't know when I would be eating them. The owner then came to the window & said I understand you're wanting free slaw, then asked me how much he should charge me for the .17 cent container. Needless to say I will not support any business that treats their customers in this way. I will not go back read more

Would go back in a heartbeat the banana pudding is great the ribs are to die for and yes I highly recommend eating at uncle Sonny's barbecue great place great people excellent food sweet potatoes great read more

If you are on your way to or from the Jack Daniels Distillery you have to stop here. If you are looking for great Tennessee BBQ. We had the ribs and pulled pork sandwich. The ribs were cooked perfectly. Delicious smoked meat flavor. I enjoyed the baked beans and banana pudding were amazing!! read more

The barbecue itself is really good, no complaints there. However all of their sauce options are on the tangy side. I personally prefer either a sweet or smoky barbecue sauce, and they had neither. Would have been 5 stars with better sauce choices. read more

I don't understand why this place is still open. They are closed more than they're open. They aren't open enough to give anyone a chance to like the place or not. Every time I go there, even when they're supposed to be open they will be closed. It's seriously baffles me how they are still in business. read more

Awesome Brisket! The best sweet potato casserole that I have ever eaten. Super friendly order counter. The inside was small but very pleasant! Nothing negative to say. read more

Pulled pork was cooked well. Nice and moist throughout was a plus as many bbq places are a bit dry. Their potato salad and sweet potatoes are just fantastic! read more

Uncle Sonny's Bar-B-Que - ows a tray of pulled pork, bread, coleslaw, coleslaw, and - Barbeque Near Me - Shelbyville, Tennessee

Best Bar-B-Que east of Memphis Tennessee!!! They are consistently fresh and delicious!! We love the pulled pork sandwiches and the ribs. Everything we have tried is great!! read more

Best barbecue brisket my husband has eaten. They make a wonderful sweet potato casserole that is simply scrumptious. The baked beans are just as good too. Service was great. Portions are good sized. For the money you can't beat it. We will stop in here again. My husband liked his meal so much that we bought Uncle Sonny's rub they use on their meats. All in all, a great place to eat and a reasonable price. read more

If you're going to Jack Daniels distillery, definitely come here after! Melt in your mouth, fall off the bone meat, and great sides. Also, very clean!!! My boyfriend said he'd leave me at the altar for that sweet potato casserole! read more

The baby back ribs are the best in town. Beef brisket is full of flavor. I have not yet tried the chicken or pork. Their baked beans are out of this world! Prices are more than fair. Truthfully cheaper than they should be. Service is fast and friendly. I'm not crazy about the potato salad but that's a personal taste thing. I can certainly see where most would r really like it but I'm a mustard patio salad lover. read more