Satisfy A Massive Appetite When Chowing Down On The Humongous Sandwiches At Grateful Ed's BBQ In Kentucky
By Andrea Limke|Published July 17, 2020
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Andrea Limke
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A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
Good barbecue is easy to find in Kentucky and you can even enjoy great barbecue at many local eateries across the state. When chowing down on smoked meats and homemade sides, you want good-sized portions, fair prices, a relaxed atmosphere, and of course that mouthwatering flavor that keeps you dreaming about your next visit. If you’ve ever visited Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Barbourville, then chances are you are still dreaming about your meal there. At Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Kentucky, not only will you find some of the best BBQ anywhere, but bring your appetite because the sandwiches are humongous and you’ll want to try everything on the menu.
Address: 202 Court Square, Barbourville, Kentucky 40906, USA
The town of Barbourville sits in southeastern Kentucky, just east of Corbin.
This little town offers a lot of charm for locals and visitors in the area and the options for local restaurants may surprise you. In fact, some of the best barbecue in the state is right in the heart of the city.
Grateful Ed's BBQ (yes, we love the name too) is easy to find with its bright blue awning and nostalgic sign out front.
The restaurant is currently open for both dine in and carryout, but you can stay up to date with everything through the restaurant's Facebook page, linked below. Grateful Ed's is of course known for its barbecue, and you can try it in a number of different ways.
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Many prefer the popular pulled pork piled atop a juicy burger, like on the Bertha shown below.
The Shakedown, shown above, is another specialty sandwich that is served on garlic bread and inside you'll find Philly steak, brisket, bacon and it's topped with fries and queso. Good luck deciding what to order from the menu!
If you want to keep things simple, but flavorful, choose one of the BBQ options like these smoky wings.
Of course their pulled pork, chicken, brisket, and ribs are all mouthwatering and if you want to begin with an appetizer, go with the crowd favorite nachos.
The atmosphere at Grateful Ed's is laid back and welcoming, just like a BBQ joint should be.
But any day will surely be nicer after a stop at Grateful Ed's BBQ in Kentucky and chowing down on their humongous sandwiches and tasty barbecue.
If you’ve chowed down at Grateful Ed’s BBQ in Kentucky, then you know that this Barbourville restaurant serves up humongous sandwiches and other delicious menu items. Try the BBQ on just about anything and be prepared to dream about your return visit to try more of this mouthwatering menu. Have you been to Grateful Ed’s BBQ? Share your experience with us in the comments! And if you have another favorite local restaurant we should know about, tell us about it with our nominations page.