Sweet P's Barbecue and Downtown Dive

Visiting from out of town, decent BBQ. I'm sad there's no dedicated fryer and they use beer in the brisket but my daughter enjoyed the ribs and pork. She's a huge baked bean fan but couldn't try them because they use brisket in it.

Everyone was nice and knowledgeable about gluten, her meats were put on the plate away from gluten containing items.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

Other Characteristics

• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout

I ate here TWICE during my trip to Knoxville. Avoid the sauces and the brisket. I had ribs, chicken, pork, lima beans, coleslaw, potato salad. All of it was incredible. They were happy to swap out the brisket in the meat sampler for me.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Offers outdoor seating

All PLAIN meats (except for the brisket) are gluten free. The brisket is soaked in beer. Sauces all have “trace amounts of gluten” in them.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Food was mediocre and the group of young kids working there, while very polite and willing to help, were not allergy educated. It was also very expensive for what you get. It's set up like a cafeteria- order at a counter while they use an ice cream scoop to slop food on a paper plate, pay at a register at the end of the line then carry your tray to a picnic table. I wouldn't recommend it or go back.

Celiac friendly?

No

All their BBQ seasonings and sauces are gluten free, as well as their cornbread! Most sides are gluten free as well, except the obvious ones like Mac n cheese. If you like barbeque go here... you won't be disappointed.