Willie Mae’s Barbeque

Nothing less than perfection. The brisket is loaded with moisture and flavor.

The very best ribs we ever had! Very meaty and moist. The side dishes are great as well. The place is cute and as clean as as whistle. Excellent speedy service.

The barbecue here is some of the best I’ve ever had in my life. Their hours are often frustratingly short, but it’s well worth the visit. I’ve had both the pulled pork and the brisket, and was blown away both times.

Just gorged myself at Willie Mae’s. Half chicken is perfectly smoked and super moist. Sucker just falls apart too. Baked beans are the perfect balance of heat and sweet. Cornbread is light and fluffy. Whether you squirt some «kinda hot» sauce on it or spread a dab of butter it is an ideal accompaniment.

Pulled Pork, Sliced Beef Brisket, Greens and Slaw!
OK, so we’ve been through this before… I love, crave, seek and delight in BBQ whenever and wherever I have the chance. There’s ALWAYS room for BBQ in my stomach, especially when it comes to Willie Mae’s
When I was first introduced, (I have to be honest) I was a bit skeptical. After being advised to leave my leather jacket in the car due to the overwhelming bath of hickory, I braved the smell… and oh was it a great one! The smell in this joint made we want to start my own backyard campfire.
Onto the Q… As Willie Mae’s does not offer a 2-​meat platter, I had to opt for two 1lb orders of meat. Ummmm… twist my arm! And the photo above shows both the Pulled Pork and Sliced Beef Brisket with Green Beans and Slaw. The Pulled Pork was great, very tender, very juicy and didn’t skip a beat; truthfully, it held it’s own up to KC and Memphis. Now, the Brisket is a different story!
As I’ve consumed mass amounts of BBQ over the years, I was delighted to share with the owners that Willie Mae’s has the BEST BRISKET, EVER!!! Between the juiciness, the smokiness and the tenderness, it’s absolute melt-​in-​your-​mouth party. Once you add in a bit of their spicy BBQ sauce, you’ll see heaven!
The ambiance is great as this joint offers that old-​school, small-​town atmosphere. It’s extremely clean and yes, it is full of a smokiness in the air. Be careful, as you’ll be accused of hanging by the bonfire once you walk out of this joint!
Props to Willie Mae’s. DEFINITELY in my Top 5 of Favorite Joints!

Recent trip up to Springfield and overheard a conversation about this place and tried it out. Ahl b back!

Try the brisquet which is a huge portion. Served with Texas toast and creamy hot mac and cheese. The smoker is professional grade and is right in the front of the restaurant. Be prepared to smell the hickory smoked wood while enjoy the sumptuous goodness. Your welcome.

I had a delicious pork BBQ sandwich. My friend loved the brisket he ordered. The restaurant has a great ambiance. I will go back many times.

I liked the barbecue and the green beans were a solid side. Make sure you get the sauces (there are like 5 of them).

I can say, without a doubt, WIllie Mae’s served the best pulled pork I’ve eaten in my life.
I don’t often get the chance to have great BBQ, and now Willie Mae’s has spoiled me terribly.

Brisket is the best I have ever had. I also love the baked beans. Hours are Tuesday through Friday lunch only

Amazing BBQ and tasty sides served by very friendly folks in a clean and comfortable setting. Inside dining is available. Due to the fact that I live in the Chicago suburbs this is only my second visit but I will definitely eat there again. Great ribs and the juiciest brisket I have ever had!

Really good barbecue and nice atmosphere. The place is hard to find though because the only signage is on the window. It is right across from the Post Office in downtown Springfield. Sides were good and there were lots of different sauces to try.

Best barbecue I’ve eaten since I left Texas!

This place has some delicious BBQ and better yet, the sides are just as amazing! Never ever eat here without getting the baked beans!!!

First off, I am from Texas and kind of a BBQ snob but that being said…
1). Their brisket is slightly above average by Texas standards, but in middle TN it is some of the best.
2). Their TX hot BBQ sauce is amazing– the right amount of heat and flavor.
3). Their hospitality is way above average (almost feel as though they are serving you in their home)
4). The #1 thing that keeps me coming back is their baked beans.– Do not leave unless you’ve tried them. They are so different from what I’ve had anywhere else that I don’t know how to describe them. Almost like a baked bean sausage stew. Absolutely phenomenal!
Now the downsides:
1). They have screwy hours and more than once I’ve not been paying attention to the time and showed up when they were closed. So be careful they are only open Tues– Fri 11 – 2 (I think). You’ll be disappointed if you want it on the weekends or for dinner.
2). Their smokers are inside, and I love the smell of mesquite smoke, but it is over powering and I wish that somehow they could pump some of it out so it wasn’t so strong. It would also smell good outside. Your clothes will smell very strong of BBQ smoke the rest of the day after eating their. This can be seen as a badge of honor to some, but be careful if you have anything important later.
I hope that this helps! In a small town like Springfield, word of mouth goes a long way.
At Willy Mae’s they are doing it right.
I highly recommend it!
Great people running it.

Quite the possibly the best ribs i’ve ever had. Hubby had the brisket and he said it was awesome. We will be back!

Best barbecue I have eaten! Definitely recommend. I just wish they were open later.