A good plate of barbecue is one of the best meals you can indulge in while here in the American South, and Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue is a Centerville go-to. The low-key eatery hides a great menu filled with favorites like pulled pork and fried pickles. The locally-owned restaurant has been open since 2000, and it has a solid number of devoted regulars who return again and again for the classically inspired meals and daily specials. Learn more about it below and plan your own trip!

Mike Pool - GoogleMaps Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue is located in Centerville, Tennessee, and it remains one of the best-kept secrets in the area. If you’re looking for kind service, an epic platter of smoked meat, and killer sides, this is the place to go.

Sandy Alldredge - GoogleMaps Inside you’ll find that the low-key decor and vintage-inspired space make it easy to relax and enjoy a meal with your loved ones. No one’s in a hurry here, so you can chat with the waitstaff or enjoy your meal for as long as you want. There’s something so incredible about that, a place where you can really relax and enjoy your time without feeling rushed.

Sandy Alldredge - GoogleMaps Can’t you just imagine a great meal enjoyed on these wooden tables, dining on meats prepared, smoked, and served on-site?

Lincoln Head - GoogleMaps Really the only issue you’re going to run into is deciding what you actually want to eat. From ribs to pulled pork and even a smoked sausage plate, there’s a little something for everyone. Order a stuffed potato if you’re feeling indulgent, or maybe go for the smokehouse mac and cheese.

BreAnne Miranda - GoogleMaps The PKJ nachos are served on your choice of potato chips or hot pork skins, and topped with pork or chicken (!) and appetizers of onion rings and fried pickles round out the Southern-inspired menu.

Shannon Potts - GoogleMaps Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue is where you come when you’re looking for a meal prepared perfectly by a team that has your enjoyment at the heart of its mission.

Sandy Alldredge - GoogleMaps You can visit Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday every week, just keep in mind that the eatery is closed on Sundays.

You can learn more about Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue on your own with a visit to its official Facebook page. This is one secret hot spot you won’t want to miss, so make sure you pop by when you can!

Mike Pool - GoogleMaps

Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue is located in Centerville, Tennessee, and it remains one of the best-kept secrets in the area. If you’re looking for kind service, an epic platter of smoked meat, and killer sides, this is the place to go.

Sandy Alldredge - GoogleMaps

Inside you’ll find that the low-key decor and vintage-inspired space make it easy to relax and enjoy a meal with your loved ones. No one’s in a hurry here, so you can chat with the waitstaff or enjoy your meal for as long as you want. There’s something so incredible about that, a place where you can really relax and enjoy your time without feeling rushed.

Sandy Alldredge - GoogleMaps

Can’t you just imagine a great meal enjoyed on these wooden tables, dining on meats prepared, smoked, and served on-site?

Lincoln Head - GoogleMaps

Really the only issue you’re going to run into is deciding what you actually want to eat. From ribs to pulled pork and even a smoked sausage plate, there’s a little something for everyone. Order a stuffed potato if you’re feeling indulgent, or maybe go for the smokehouse mac and cheese.

BreAnne Miranda - GoogleMaps

The PKJ nachos are served on your choice of potato chips or hot pork skins, and topped with pork or chicken (!) and appetizers of onion rings and fried pickles round out the Southern-inspired menu.

Shannon Potts - GoogleMaps

Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue is where you come when you’re looking for a meal prepared perfectly by a team that has your enjoyment at the heart of its mission.

You can visit Papa Kayjoe’s Barbecue from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from Monday to Saturday every week, just keep in mind that the eatery is closed on Sundays.

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Address: Papa Kayjoe’s Bar B Que, 119 W Ward St, Centerville, TN 37033, USA