Cozy Corner
“The soul of Memphis BBQ on North Parkway since 1977”
Cozy Corner is a Memphis legend housed in a tiny, unassuming room on North Parkway, smoking some of the city's most soulful barbecue since 1977. Founded by Raymond Robinson and still run by his family, it is the rare institution whose fame rests on a dish you cannot find anywhere else. That dish is the BBQ Cornish hen, a whole bird rubbed dry and slow-smoked until the skin crackles and the meat slides from the bone, a Memphis original in the truest sense. The smoked bologna sandwich is nearly as iconic, a thick-cut slab off the same pit, the wet ribs are properly tender in the house tomato sauce, and the spaghetti carries the same North Memphis smoke. Come early: the kitchen keeps short hours and sells out, a legend that never learned to stretch itself thin.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 11am–5pm
- Closed
- Monday and Sunday
- Heads up
- Cozy Corner keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- BBQ Cornish Hen, BBQ Bologna, and Wet Ribs
What to Order
Why It Stands Out
Cozy Corner is the only place in Memphis for a properly smoked BBQ Cornish hen, a whole bird rubbed dry and smoked until the skin crackles. It is a Memphis original that helps define the city's barbecue identity.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 735 N Parkway, Memphis, TN 38105
- Phone
- (901) 527-9158
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 11am–5pm
- Price Range
- $
- Established
- 1977
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Cozy Corner — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Cozy Corner?
Regulars point to BBQ Cornish Hen, BBQ Bologna, Wet Ribs, and Spaghetti.
What are Cozy Corner's hours?
Tue–Sat 11am–5pm
What days is Cozy Corner closed?
Cozy Corner is closed Monday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does Cozy Corner have limited hours?
Cozy Corner keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
Is Cozy Corner expensive?
Cozy Corner is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Cozy Corner serve?
Cozy Corner serves Memphis Style barbecue — Memphis BBQ is rib country. The great debate is wet vs. dry: dry ribs are coated in a paprika-heavy spice rub and served without sauce, while wet ribs are glazed with a tomato-vinegar based sauce. Memphis also claims BBQ spaghetti and the BBQ nachos.
When did Cozy Corner open?
Cozy Corner has been serving Memphis barbecue since 1977.