Tops BBQ has been a Memphis tradition since 1952, when it was first founded by Leonard and Margie Bartlett. What began as a small roadside stand quickly grew into a local favorite, known for its smoky aromas drifting down the street and hearty plates of hickory-smoked goodness. Over the decades, Tops expanded across the Mid-South, building a reputation for simple, satisfying barbecue done right. Its menu started with just a few staples—pulled pork sandwiches, ribs, and burgers—but as the years passed, it broadened to include hearty platters, wings, and even loaded fries, while never straying too far from its roots.
What many fans don’t realize is that Tops has a secret side—off-menu favorites that longtime regulars whisper about, offering fun twists on their classics. Yet through all the growth and hidden gems, the original pulled pork sandwich still stands as the heart of Tops BBQ, cherished just as much today as when it first sizzled over the pit.
Tops BBQ Menu (Full Update Menu 2026)
Breakfast
Item
Note
Price
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese on a toasted bun
$2.99
Bacon, Egg, & Cheese Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese, grilled bacon on a toasted bun
$3.99
Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese, grilled sausage patty on a toasted bun
$3.99
Smoked Breakfast Bologna
Fried egg & cheese, grilled bologna w/mayo & tomato on a toasted bun
$3.99
Brisket, Egg, & Cheese
Fried egg & cheese, sliced brisket drizzled with sweet BBQ sauce on a toasted bun
$5.99
Original Que’ & Egg Sandwich
Fried egg, pulled pork, white queso, drizzled with BBQ sauce on a toasted bun
$4.99
Breakfast BLT
Fried egg and three strips of grilled bacon with mayo, tomato and lettuce (add cheese for .50)
$4.99
Rise N Shine Burger
TOPS Jr. Cheeseburger w/fried egg, mayo, lettuce & tomato (ask to make it a DOUBLE)
$4.49
Pearl Sugar Waffle
Warm hand held waffle with pearl sugar
$2.99
Bar-B-Q Sandwiches
Item
Note
Price
Pork Shoulder Sandwich (Reg)
Direct fire smoked pork shoulder, chopped and served with Tops slaw and original mild BBQ sauce
$4.99
Pork Shoulder Sandwich (Jumbo)
Direct fire smoked pork shoulder, chopped and served with Tops slaw and original mild BBQ sauce
$5.99
Beef Brisket Sandwich (Reg)
Smoked beef brisket, sliced and served with Tops slaw and sweet BBQ sauce
$7.49
Beef Brisket Sandwich (Jumbo)
Smoked beef brisket, sliced and served with Tops slaw and sweet BBQ sauce
$8.99
BBQ Bologna Sandwich
Seasoned BBQ bologna served on a bun w/ Tops original mild sauce & slaw
$5.49
Pulled Chicken Sandwich (Reg)
Seasoned chicken on a bed of pickles drizzled in Tops unique Memphis white BBQ sauce
$5.49
Pulled Chicken Sandwich (Jumbo)
Seasoned chicken on a bed of pickles drizzled in Tops unique Memphis white BBQ sauce
$6.99
3 Bone Snack
Smoked & seasoned 1/4 slab St. Louis ribs, comes as a snack, ask to make it a bone out sandwich
$8.99
Burgers
Item
Note
Price
TOPS Original Cheeseburger (Single)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American cheese mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles
$5.99
TOPS Original Cheeseburger (Double)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American cheese mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles
$7.99
Bacon Cheeseburger (Single)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American Cheese, Applewood bacon, mayo tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles
$7.49
Bacon Cheeseburger (Double)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American Cheese, Applewood bacon, mayo tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles
$8.99
Turkey Cheeseburger
Ground turkey patty grilled to perfection and served with American Cheese mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles
$7.29
The Fireman (Single)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American Cheese topped with smoked pork shoulder, slaw, hot BBQ sauce, mayo, pickles, tomato, lettuce & onions
$7.99
The Fireman (Double)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American Cheese topped with smoked pork shoulder, slaw, hot BBQ sauce, mayo, pickles, tomato, lettuce & onions
$9.49
The Policeman (Single)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American Cheese topped with smoked beef brisket, Applewood bacon, mayo, pickles, grilled onions, and sweet & saucy BBQ sauce
$7.99
The Policeman (Double)
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American Cheese topped with smoked beef brisket, Applewood bacon, mayo, pickles, grilled onions, and sweet & saucy BBQ sauce
$9.49
Junior Cheeseburger (Single)
Junior version of Tops Original Cheeseburger served with mayo, pickles, tomato, lettuce, white onions and pickles
$3.99
Junior Cheeseburger (Double)
Junior version of Tops Original Cheeseburger served with mayo, pickles, tomato, lettuce, white onions and pickles. Add a 16oz drink & junior fry for only $2.50
$5.49
Plates
Item
Note
Price
Pork Shoulder
Served with two sides, toasted bun, and your choice of Mild, Hot or Sweet sauce
$9.99
Brisket
Served with two sides, toasted bun, and your choice of Mild, Hot or Sweet sauce
$14.99
Rib 1/4
Served with two sides, toasted bun, and your choice of Mild, Hot or Sweet sauce
$11.99
Rib 1/2
Served with two sides, toasted bun, and your choice of Mild, Hot or Sweet sauce
$18.99
Grab-a-Slab
Item
Note
Price
Quarter Slab
Smoked, seasoned St. Louis ribs served with Tops original BBQ sauce on the side
$8.99
Half Slab
Smoked, seasoned St. Louis ribs served with Tops original BBQ sauce on the side
$15.99
Full Slab
Smoked, seasoned St. Louis ribs served with Tops original BBQ sauce on the side
$25.99
Nachos
Item
Note
Price
BBQ Pork Nachos
Smoked, chopped pork shoulder on tortilla chips topped with white queso, mild BBQ and signature rub
$8.99
Pulled Chicken Nachos
Fire-braised pulled chicken on tortilla chips with white queso, sweet BBQ sauce, Memphis white sauce and signature rub
$9.99
Beef Brisket Nachos
Smoked beef brisket on tortilla chips topped with white queso, mild BBQ sauce and rib rub
$10.99
Cheese Fries
Item
Note
Price
Cheese Fries (White Queso)
Crinkle cut fries drizzled with white queso and signature rub
$6.29
Bar-B-Q Cheese Fries (White Queso)
Crinkle cut fries drizzled with white queso and topped with smoked pork shoulder, mild BBQ sauce and signature rub
$8.99
Mac & Cheese
Item
Note
Price
Bar-B-Q Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese layered with hickory smoked pork, sweet BBQ sauce and signature rub
$7.99
Fire-Braised Chicken Mac & Cheese
Fire-braised chicken with creamy mac & cheese topped with Memphis white sauce and signature rub
$7.99
Brisket Mac & Cheese
Creamy mac & cheese layered with smoked brisket, sweet BBQ sauce and signature rub
$9.99
Family Packs
Item
Note
Price
6pk
Slow smoked pork shoulder with BBQ sauce, slaw & buns for sandwiches. Brisket & Pulled Chicken options available
$25.99
12pk
Slow smoked pork shoulder with BBQ sauce, slaw & buns for sandwiches. Brisket & Pulled Chicken options available
