Pappas Bar-B-Q po-boys cost $8.95 to $14.95 and come without sides, which is why they sit about five dollars under the equivalent plate. Sliced or chopped beef brisket is $11.95, turkey, chicken, pulled pork and sausage are $9.95 each, ham is $8.95, and the two-meat combo po-boy is $14.95. The Tangy Tennessee and Sweet Caroline pulled pork sandwiches are $8.95 — a dollar less than the plain pulled pork po-boy despite including coleslaw and sauce. Burgers run $10.95 to $12.95, with the Brisket Burger and Brisket Patty Melt both at $12.95. Fries add $2.25 to a sandwich or $2.75 to a burger.
Po-boys & sandwiches
Smoked meat on a fresh-baked roll. Add fresh-cut fries for $2.25.
Po-Boys
No sides included. The two-meat combo lets you put any two smoked meats on one roll.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Two Meat Combo Po-BoyAny two meats — brisket and sausage is the classic | $14.95 |
| Sliced or Chopped Beef BrisketChopped holds sauce better on bread | $11.95+ |
| Turkey | $9.95+ |
| Chicken Breast | $9.95+ |
| Pulled Pork | $9.95+ |
| Pork or Beef SausageSplit link, laid flat | $9.95+ |
| Hickory Smoked HamCheapest po-boy on the board | $8.95+ |
The two regional pork sandwiches
Both are pulled pork with fresh coleslaw on the sandwich, differing only in sauce. Priced below the plain pulled pork po-boy.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Tangy Tennessee PorkFresh coleslaw & tangy BBQ sauce | $8.95 |
| Sweet Caroline PorkMustard BBQ sauce & coleslaw | $8.95 |
Odd pricing worth exploiting. The plain pulled pork po-boy is $9.95. Tangy Tennessee and Sweet Caroline are the same pulled pork plus slaw and a sauce for $8.95 — a dollar less. There is no version of this menu where ordering the plain one makes sense unless you actively dislike coleslaw.
Burgers
Angus patties on a fresh-baked bun with mayo, mustard, pickles, lettuce, onion and tomato. Add $2.95 for double beef, $2.75 for fries.
Burger
Brisket Burger
Sliced or chopped brisket over an Angus patty with American and cheddar, sweet original BBQ sauce, pickles and onions.
Burger only$12.95
Burger
Brisket Patty Melt
Brisket and Angus patty with provolone and American, grilled onions, served on jalapeño cheese bread instead of a bun.
Burger only$12.95
Burger
Pulled Pork Burger
Slow-smoked pulled pork and an Angus patty with American cheese, tangy mustard, pickles and onions.
Burger only$11.95
Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
The standard build with bacon. Priced level with the brisket burger, which makes it the harder sell.
Burger only$12.95
Burger
Cheeseburger
Angus patty, cheese, full salad build on a fresh-baked bun.
Burger only$11.95
Burger
Hamburger
The base burger. Add $2.95 for double beef if you're skipping the smoked meat entirely.
Burger only$10.95
Fried catfish
The two items on this menu that never touch the pit — and the reason a non-barbecue eater can be talked into coming along.
Catfish
The plate version is one of only a handful of items on the whole menu that arrives with fries already included rather than as an add-on.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Fried Catfish PlateFresh-cut fries, coleslaw, cocktail & tartar sauce | $15.95 |
| Fried Catfish SandwichColeslaw, pickles, tartar sauce — add fries $2.75 | $10.95 |
Sandwich or plate? The five-dollar question
The gap between a po-boy and the equivalent plate is consistent across the menu: about five dollars, and what you are buying with it is two sides plus bread. Whether that's worth it depends entirely on whether you want the sides.
| Meat | Po-boy | Plate (2 sides) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef brisket | $11.95 | $16.95 | $5.00 |
| Turkey | $9.95 | $14.95 | $5.00 |
| Chicken breast | $9.95 | $14.95 | $5.00 |
| Pulled pork | $9.95 | $12.95 | $3.00 |
| Sausage | $9.95 | $11.95 | $2.00 |
| Ham | $8.95 | $11.95 | $3.00 |
Two sides à la carte cost about $5.90, so on brisket, turkey and chicken the plate is roughly break-even — you're paying side price for sides. On sausage the plate upgrade costs two dollars for nearly six dollars of sides, which is the single best-value move on this menu. If you were going to order a sausage po-boy, order the sausage plate instead.
Sandwich questions
How much is a brisket sandwich at Pappas Bar-B-Q?
A sliced or chopped beef brisket po-boy is $11.95+, the most expensive single-meat po-boy on the menu. Fresh-cut fries add $2.25. The Brisket Burger — brisket plus an Angus patty — is $12.95.
What is the difference between the Tangy Tennessee and Sweet Caroline pork sandwiches?
Both are $8.95 pulled pork sandwiches topped with fresh coleslaw. Tangy Tennessee uses the tangy vinegar-forward BBQ sauce; Sweet Caroline uses the mustard-based Carolina-style sauce. If you like a sharp, acidic sandwich, take the Tennessee; if you want something rounder and slightly sweet, take the Caroline.
Do po-boys come with sides?
No. Po-boys and sandwiches are meat on a roll only — that's the trade for the lower price. Fries are $2.25 extra on a sandwich or po-boy and $2.75 on a burger. If you want sides included, order a plate instead.
Is the Brisket Burger worth a dollar over the cheeseburger?
The Brisket Burger at $12.95 puts sliced or chopped brisket on top of an Angus patty with American and cheddar, sweet original sauce, pickles and onions — a dollar over the plain cheeseburger for a significant amount of extra meat. It is the best-value item in the burger block by a wide margin. The Brisket Patty Melt at the same price swaps the bun for jalapeño cheese bread and adds grilled onions and provolone.