Good food. I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich. The sauce was a little vinegary for my taste as was the coleslaw, but that is just how they do it and my husband who loves it that way devoured his. We bought a bottle of their BBQ sauce because of the way my husband liked it. I will say the food was not drowned in the sauce and you could actually taste the pork.
(4)
Erin D.
Does it get any better?! I don't think so.... very down home, very friendly and very very good. We ate here last Saturday afternoon on our way thru MS on our blues tour. I know my "city" friends were a little freaked out when I layed down the "no chains" rule for this trip. However, after a stop here....they were thanking me. For me..BBQ pork plate. Outstanding. The vinegar slaw was perfect and for some reason, the bread never tasted so good.
(5)
CA Sunshine S.
Yes they serve on styrofoam plates. Yeah, sometimes the floor may be a little sticky. Don't worry about it. Eat at Abe's. My dad went there as a kid. All the relatives who're still in MS swear by it. Must try: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, HotTamales (pronounced as one word) Excellent sauce. Vinegar-based coleslaw is savory & delicious. Very reasonable prices -- a BBQ sandwich will set you back less than $4. The "Big Abe" (BBQ sandwich with extra layer of meat and a middle bun, like a Big Mac) is less than $6. And for those who don't normally eat pork, I recommend: BBQ Pork Sandwich. Hey, when in Clarksdale...
(5)
Ben K.
We were on a drive from Memphis to Greenville, MS and needed a stop for lunch. Pulled off the highway into Clarksdale and saw Abe's. Awesome find, great food, better service and we hit Abe's again on the way back to Memphis. Even bought a t-shirt.
(5)
Scott H.
The only thing better than the atmosphere and the food (pulled pork sandwich) was the service. Right on the corner of the Crossroads, so hallowed ground as well:-)
(5)
Jen R.
We were on a BBQ binge over the holiday weekend and Abe's was open on Sunday (11am - 2pm) when so few places are so there we were, with the church crowd, at one of the possible locations of Robert Johnson's legendary crossroads. The pulled pork sandwich was full and tangy, the ribs was well-smoked and sauced, the beans were soupy, sweet and tangy, and the coleslaw was vinegar-based, house-made, and the tangiest slaw I may have ever had. There were two sauces on the table but neither had any heat to speak of. This is a sweet and tangy 'que, no way around it. There is one thing I can add to the Abe's Yelper knowledge. Most everyone else in the place was a regular, and all the regulars had the same "appetizer" while they were waiting for their meals: a small bag of rippled potato chips (Block & Barrel is the brand name), ripped open and laid flat, with a liberal dosing of the table BBQ sauce squirted all over it. We already had our food by the time I noticed this phenomenon, but we ordered it anyway and gave it a try. Pretty tasty. The thicker style chips with salt soak up the vinegar edge of the sauce nicely and the brown sugary sweetness sits nice. If you are familiar with Zapp's Voodoo chips - similar flavor. Voodoo would be the "dry rub" version of this, or this would be the "wet" version of Voodoo chips...whichever. You know what they say, "When in Rome..." so go ahead and give it a shot. But make sure you order it first thing, like the locals. Because folks seemed amused that we were eating them with our meal. And I like the idea of the waitstaff being confused by all these tourists knowing how to do it right.
(4)
Paul B.
Didn't like the sauce much but the ribs fell right off the bone. Loved the beans. Not as legendary as I would have hoped but the place was small and funky. A nice meal over-all.
(3)
Alli B.
BBQ was mediocre, alright. The place has a classic country BBQ joint atmosphere with a simple menu. I got the BBQ beef plate and it was alright. Nothing to write home about. The beans tasted like the me beans that were served at my childhood camp, which were fine and from a can. Definitely not a must have.
(2)
cin f.
Since I haven't had Abe's since college, i was worried the food would be the same as i remembered. Abe's the restaurant space looks bigger. I think they must have expanded and repainted. It looked brighter than i remembered. The food was the same. The pork barbeque at Abe's is chopped. They are more like slices of pork that are cut into large pieces. piece. The barbeque sauce they have is called Comeback sauce. It is not sweet but super tangy with a slight kick. The sandwich comes in a regular or a double decker Big Abe. Slaw comes on the sandwich. The slaw is not great alone but it is better on the sandwich. The slaw is mostly fresh crunchy shredded cabbage with some celery seed, spices, and vinegar. It is not sweet and is not mayo based. Mainly, with the pork, you taste the meat and the sauce more than the smoke. We also had the baked beans which were really tasty. Also, we tried the hot tamales-a Mississippi Delta speciality. They were greasy good. We got an order of 3 plain ones. If you want some heartburn,you can get an order of tamales with chili/cheese. The plain tamales were moist and spicy but not overly spicy. Abe's offers burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tenders. However, i would stick with the bbq. It is what they are known for.
(4)
Greg I.
This place has been around since 1924, need I say more? They must be doing something right to survive for so many years and I decided to find out why. My friends and I were taking a road trip through the South to see some blues venues and eat bbq so of course we had to make a stop here. In addition to this this fine establishment, it's also located near the "Crossroads" where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange to play great blues music. My friends and I ate lunch there one afternoon and it did not disappoint to say the least. The pulled pork sandwiches are amazing and their sauce equally impressive. I will definitely be going back when I find myself in the little town of Clarksdale.
(5)
Corey G.
best i have ever ever ever had!
(5)
Frank B.
If you're reading this you know BBQ . Abe's gets it right. Plain down home good BBQ !! A must stop when at the "Crossroad" of The Blues
(5)
Lisa C.
Best bbq we found in Clarksdale. The cole slaw is awesome...tart and vinegary, not sweet. At the Crossroads, there are picnic tables outside if you want to watch the world go by. They also have tamales. Husband liked them better that the ones at Hick's.
(5)
Russ R.
I grew up in Clarksdale and my Grandmother used to go to Abes every Sunday after church. I order Abes BBQ sauce on the internet so that I can have its sweet goodness on every meal I make. This place is by far, the best BBQ I've ever eaten anywhere in the US.
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carrie s.
Good food. I enjoyed the pulled pork sandwich. The sauce was a little vinegary for my taste as was the coleslaw, but that is just how they do it and my husband who loves it that way devoured his. We bought a bottle of their BBQ sauce because of the way my husband liked it. I will say the food was not drowned in the sauce and you could actually taste the pork.
(4)Erin D.
Does it get any better?! I don't think so.... very down home, very friendly and very very good. We ate here last Saturday afternoon on our way thru MS on our blues tour. I know my "city" friends were a little freaked out when I layed down the "no chains" rule for this trip. However, after a stop here....they were thanking me. For me..BBQ pork plate. Outstanding. The vinegar slaw was perfect and for some reason, the bread never tasted so good.
(5)CA Sunshine S.
Yes they serve on styrofoam plates. Yeah, sometimes the floor may be a little sticky. Don't worry about it. Eat at Abe's. My dad went there as a kid. All the relatives who're still in MS swear by it. Must try: BBQ Pork Sandwiches, Cole Slaw, HotTamales (pronounced as one word) Excellent sauce. Vinegar-based coleslaw is savory & delicious. Very reasonable prices -- a BBQ sandwich will set you back less than $4. The "Big Abe" (BBQ sandwich with extra layer of meat and a middle bun, like a Big Mac) is less than $6. And for those who don't normally eat pork, I recommend: BBQ Pork Sandwich. Hey, when in Clarksdale...
(5)Ben K.
We were on a drive from Memphis to Greenville, MS and needed a stop for lunch. Pulled off the highway into Clarksdale and saw Abe's. Awesome find, great food, better service and we hit Abe's again on the way back to Memphis. Even bought a t-shirt.
(5)Scott H.
The only thing better than the atmosphere and the food (pulled pork sandwich) was the service. Right on the corner of the Crossroads, so hallowed ground as well:-)
(5)Jen R.
We were on a BBQ binge over the holiday weekend and Abe's was open on Sunday (11am - 2pm) when so few places are so there we were, with the church crowd, at one of the possible locations of Robert Johnson's legendary crossroads. The pulled pork sandwich was full and tangy, the ribs was well-smoked and sauced, the beans were soupy, sweet and tangy, and the coleslaw was vinegar-based, house-made, and the tangiest slaw I may have ever had. There were two sauces on the table but neither had any heat to speak of. This is a sweet and tangy 'que, no way around it. There is one thing I can add to the Abe's Yelper knowledge. Most everyone else in the place was a regular, and all the regulars had the same "appetizer" while they were waiting for their meals: a small bag of rippled potato chips (Block & Barrel is the brand name), ripped open and laid flat, with a liberal dosing of the table BBQ sauce squirted all over it. We already had our food by the time I noticed this phenomenon, but we ordered it anyway and gave it a try. Pretty tasty. The thicker style chips with salt soak up the vinegar edge of the sauce nicely and the brown sugary sweetness sits nice. If you are familiar with Zapp's Voodoo chips - similar flavor. Voodoo would be the "dry rub" version of this, or this would be the "wet" version of Voodoo chips...whichever. You know what they say, "When in Rome..." so go ahead and give it a shot. But make sure you order it first thing, like the locals. Because folks seemed amused that we were eating them with our meal. And I like the idea of the waitstaff being confused by all these tourists knowing how to do it right.
(4)Paul B.
Didn't like the sauce much but the ribs fell right off the bone. Loved the beans. Not as legendary as I would have hoped but the place was small and funky. A nice meal over-all.
(3)Alli B.
BBQ was mediocre, alright. The place has a classic country BBQ joint atmosphere with a simple menu. I got the BBQ beef plate and it was alright. Nothing to write home about. The beans tasted like the me beans that were served at my childhood camp, which were fine and from a can. Definitely not a must have.
(2)cin f.
Since I haven't had Abe's since college, i was worried the food would be the same as i remembered. Abe's the restaurant space looks bigger. I think they must have expanded and repainted. It looked brighter than i remembered. The food was the same. The pork barbeque at Abe's is chopped. They are more like slices of pork that are cut into large pieces. piece. The barbeque sauce they have is called Comeback sauce. It is not sweet but super tangy with a slight kick. The sandwich comes in a regular or a double decker Big Abe. Slaw comes on the sandwich. The slaw is not great alone but it is better on the sandwich. The slaw is mostly fresh crunchy shredded cabbage with some celery seed, spices, and vinegar. It is not sweet and is not mayo based. Mainly, with the pork, you taste the meat and the sauce more than the smoke. We also had the baked beans which were really tasty. Also, we tried the hot tamales-a Mississippi Delta speciality. They were greasy good. We got an order of 3 plain ones. If you want some heartburn,you can get an order of tamales with chili/cheese. The plain tamales were moist and spicy but not overly spicy. Abe's offers burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tenders. However, i would stick with the bbq. It is what they are known for.
(4)Greg I.
This place has been around since 1924, need I say more? They must be doing something right to survive for so many years and I decided to find out why. My friends and I were taking a road trip through the South to see some blues venues and eat bbq so of course we had to make a stop here. In addition to this this fine establishment, it's also located near the "Crossroads" where Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in exchange to play great blues music. My friends and I ate lunch there one afternoon and it did not disappoint to say the least. The pulled pork sandwiches are amazing and their sauce equally impressive. I will definitely be going back when I find myself in the little town of Clarksdale.
(5)Corey G.
best i have ever ever ever had!
(5)Frank B.
If you're reading this you know BBQ . Abe's gets it right. Plain down home good BBQ !! A must stop when at the "Crossroad" of The Blues
(5)Lisa C.
Best bbq we found in Clarksdale. The cole slaw is awesome...tart and vinegary, not sweet. At the Crossroads, there are picnic tables outside if you want to watch the world go by. They also have tamales. Husband liked them better that the ones at Hick's.
(5)Russ R.
I grew up in Clarksdale and my Grandmother used to go to Abes every Sunday after church. I order Abes BBQ sauce on the internet so that I can have its sweet goodness on every meal I make. This place is by far, the best BBQ I've ever eaten anywhere in the US.
(5)