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Alex Farms Hickory Smoked Chicken Salad & BBQ
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8.7/ 10
0 reviews“Central Texas brisket crashes the dry-rub capital”
Bain Barbecue & Bakery is the rare Texas transplant in a dry-rub town. Husband-and-wife pitmasters Bryant and Heather Bain planted a Central Texas operation in Cooper-Young in 2022, building the menu around pink-ringed Wagyu brisket and house-made sausage rather than the pork shoulder Memphis expects. The bakery angle sets it further apart: mornings open with kolaches before the smoked-meat menu takes over. The brisket is the argument, smoked daily until the fat turns to silk and a clean smoke ring rings the slice, dressed with nothing but salt, pepper, and time. The house sausage snaps under a coarse grind the pitmasters cut themselves, and a tangy, tender banana pudding closes the Texas tray. In a city that debates wet against dry ribs, Bain quietly makes the case for the offset smoker and sauce left firmly on the side.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–4pm, Mon closed
- Closed
- Monday
- Price
- Mid-range ($$)
- Don't miss
- Wagyu Brisket, House Sausage, and Kolaches
What to Order
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Wagyu Brisket2
House Sausage3
Kolaches4
Banana PuddingWhy It Stands Out
Some of the only serious Central Texas brisket in Memphis, smoked daily from Wagyu by transplant pitmasters. The salt-and-pepper approach and a kolache counter make Bain a true Midtown outlier.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 993 S Cooper St, Memphis, TN 38104
- Phone
- (901) 310-4141
- Hours
- Tue–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–4pm, Mon closed
- Website
- bainbarbecue.com/
- Price Range
- $$
- Established
- 2022
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke8.8
Bark8.6
Tenderness8.7
Value9.0
Atmosphere7.8
Consistency8.6
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Good to Know
Bain Barbecue & Bakery — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Bain Barbecue & Bakery?
Regulars point to Wagyu Brisket, House Sausage, Kolaches, and Banana Pudding.
What are Bain Barbecue & Bakery's hours?
Tue–Sat 11am–8pm, Sun 11am–4pm, Mon closed
What days is Bain Barbecue & Bakery closed?
Bain Barbecue & Bakery is closed Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Is Bain Barbecue & Bakery expensive?
Bain Barbecue & Bakery is mid-range ($$).
What kind of barbecue does Bain Barbecue & Bakery serve?
Bain Barbecue & Bakery serves Central Texas Style barbecue — Central Texas BBQ is defined by its simplicity: salt-and-pepper rub, post oak wood, low and slow in an offset smoker. The meat is the star — no sauce needed. This is the style that put Texas BBQ on the world map.
When did Bain Barbecue & Bakery open?
Bain Barbecue & Bakery has been serving Memphis barbecue since 2022.
