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Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ
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7.7/ 10
0 reviews“Hickory-smoked brisket and a cult chicken salad in Olive Branch”
Alex Farms sits in the Hacks Cross corridor of Olive Branch, a tidy counter-service spot that pulls double duty: a namesake hickory-smoked chicken salad on one side, a genuine barbecue menu on the other. That split personality has earned it a reputation for some of the best brisket in DeSoto County, a claim the DeSoto Times has echoed. The brisket is the draw, sliced thick and tender with a genuine hickory backbone rather than the thin, dry version the suburbs often settle for. Ribs come dry-rubbed off the same smoke, pulled pork is hand-pulled for the Memphis-leaning crowd, and the half chickens arrive with crackling, well-rendered skin. The chicken salad keeps a following all its own, a cult order that predates the smoker. It is a friendly, unfussy stop for anyone working the southeast Memphis edge who wants smoke and a sandwich under one roof.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11am–4:30pm, Sat 11am–4pm, Sun–Mon closed
- Closed
- Monday and Sunday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Beef Brisket, Hickory-Smoked Chicken Salad, and Pulled Pork
What to Order
1
Beef Brisket2
Hickory-Smoked Chicken Salad3
Pulled Pork4
Half ChickenWhy It Stands Out
Regulars single out the thick-sliced, hickory-smoked brisket as some of the best in DeSoto County. Pair it with the namesake chicken salad and this Olive Branch counter earns its double billing.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 7164 Hacks Cross Rd, Ste 118, Olive Branch, MS 38654
- Phone
- (662) 932-8562
- Hours
- Tue–Fri 11am–4:30pm, Sat 11am–4pm, Sun–Mon closed
- Website
- alexfarmschickensalad.com/
- Price Range
- $$
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke7.8
Bark7.6
Tenderness7.7
Value8.0
Atmosphere7.4
Consistency7.6
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Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ?
Regulars point to Beef Brisket, Hickory-Smoked Chicken Salad, Pulled Pork, and Half Chicken.
What are Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ's hours?
Tue–Fri 11am–4:30pm, Sat 11am–4pm, Sun–Mon closed
What days is Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ closed?
Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ is closed Monday and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ expensive?
Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ serve?
Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & 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.
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