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Corky’s Ribs & BBQ
5259 Poplar Ave
Memphis, Tennessee 38119
TN
https://www.corkysbbq.com/eat-at-corkys/memphis/
Nearby University: Emory University
Approximate distance from Emory University: More than 10 miles
Description:
In 1984, Don Pelts envisioned a full-service, authentic BBQ restaurant with servers AND a drive thru. Captain Don — as he was known by all of the employees — found the perfect location in East Memphis on Poplar Ave where you can still find a line wrapped around the building and down the street any given day.
If you could only eat one item on the menu:
Pulled Pork & Spaghetti Dinner
Menu:
What type of entrees are available:
Pork, Chicken, Fish/Seafood, Ribs, Sausage
For traditional (“Southern”) barbecue restaurants: What type(s) of sauces are available?
Red/Tomato
Other:
Locally owned