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Leonard's BBQ
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9.1/ 10
0 reviews“The century-old pit that started Memphis barbecue”
Leonard's is the oldest name in Memphis barbecue, a lineage that traces to 1922, when founder Leonard Heuberger traded a Model T for a seven-stool sandwich stand. This Fox Plaza location carries that century of history forward, a working pit rather than a museum, where the original Memphis pork sandwich is still assembled to spec. The menu holds the founding recipe close: pit-cooked pork shoulder smoked whole, a tangy tomato-based sauce, and the chopped pork sandwich credited as the city's first, shoulder and slaw stacked on a bun. Rib plates and the full barbecue platter fill out a tray that would be recognizable to a diner from a hundred years ago. Eating here is a walk through the origin of an entire regional style, served without ceremony over a lunch counter that has never needed to reinvent itself.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11am–7pm, Mon closed
- Closed
- Monday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Chopped Pork Sandwich, Pit-Cooked Pork Shoulder, and Rib Plate
What to Order
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Chopped Pork Sandwich2
Pit-Cooked Pork Shoulder3
Rib Plate4
Barbecue Sandwich PlatterWhy It Stands Out
Leonard's is the oldest name in Memphis barbecue, tracing to a 1922 sandwich stand founder Leonard Heuberger built from a traded Model T. The pit-cooked pork and original chopped sandwich still anchor the menu a century on.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 5465 Fox Plaza Dr, Memphis, TN 38115
- Phone
- (901) 360-1963
- Hours
- Tue–Sun 11am–7pm, Mon closed
- Website
- www.leonardsbarbecue.com/
- Price Range
- $$
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Good to Know
Leonard's BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Leonard's BBQ?
Regulars point to Chopped Pork Sandwich, Pit-Cooked Pork Shoulder, Rib Plate, and Barbecue Sandwich Platter.
What are Leonard's BBQ's hours?
Tue–Sun 11am–7pm, Mon closed
What days is Leonard's BBQ closed?
Leonard's BBQ is closed Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Leonard's BBQ expensive?
Leonard's BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Leonard's BBQ serve?
Leonard's BBQ 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.
