Tops Bar-B-Q Poplar Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Tops Bar-B-Q Poplar, a culinary gem nestled at 5144 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN. Renowned for its mouthwatering barbecue, Tops offers an expansive menu that caters to every palate. The highlights include the iconic Original Cheeseburger, featuring a perfectly grilled 1/4 lb. patty topped with fresh ingredients for just $5.99. For BBQ lovers, the Beef Brisket Sandwich and Pulled Chicken Sandwich shine with their rich flavors, expertly paired with Tops’ signature sauces.
- Barbecue Plates: Savor the Pork Shoulder Plate or indulge in the Signature Sampler Plate, perfect for those craving variety.
- Sides: Each meal is complemented by fresh, flavorful sides that elevate the experience.
With friendly service and a clean atmosphere, this Memphis staple ensures a delightful experience for both locals and visitors.
Tops Bar-B-Q - Bar-B-Q Sandwiches
Tops Original Pork Sandwich
Slow smoked pork shoulder, chopped and served with Tops slaw and original mild BBQ sauce
Pulled Chicken Sandwich
Delicious pulled seasoned chicken on a bed of pickles drizzled in Tops unique Memphis white sauce served on a toasted bun.
Bar-B-Q Bologna Sandwich
Seasoned Bar-B-Q bologna smoked low and slow and then grilled to order. Served on a bun w/ Tops original mild sauce & slaw.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
Smoked beef brisket, sliced and served with Tops slaw and sweet BBQ sauce
3 Bone Snack
Smoked and seasoned 1/4 slab of St Louis ribs served by themselves or in a meal with fries and drink
Tops Original Cheeseburger
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with mayo, pickles, diced white onions, lettuce and tomato
Double Cheeseburger
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles.
Bacon Cheeseburgers
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American cheese, bacon, mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles.
The Fireman
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American cheese topped with a portion of our smoked pork shoulder, slaw and original sauce
The Policeman
1/4 lb. patty grilled and served with American cheese topped with a portion of beef brisket, Applewood bacon, mayo, pickles, grilled onions and sweet & saucy BBQ sauce
Junior
Grilled to order Jr patty served with mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles.
Turkey Cheesburger
Ground turkey patty grilled to perfection and served with mayo, tomato, lettuce, white onions, and pickles.
Tops Bar-B-Q - Tops Famous Burgers
Tops Bar-B-Q - Bar-B-Q Plates
TOPS Signature Sampler Plate
Chopped pork shoulder, sliced beef brisket, and 1/4 slab of ribs served with two sides, a toasted bun, and sweet and mild BBQ sauces.
Pork Shoulder Plate
Slow smoked pork shoulder, chopped and served with two sides, a toasted bun and our original mild BBQ sauce
Rib Plate
1/3 or 1/2 slab of smoked & seasoned St Louis ribs served with two sides, a toasted bun and original mild BBQ sauce on the side.
Brisket Plate
Smoked beef brisket, sliced and served with two sides, a toasted bun and sweet BBQ sauce
Pulled Chicken Plate
Seasoned pulled chicken served with two sides, a toasted bun and our Memphis white sauce
Bar-B-Q Pork
Smoked, chopped pork shoulder on a bed of tortilla chips topped with white queso, original mild BBQ sauce, and our signature rub.
Pulled Chicken
Our fire-braised pulled chicken on a bed of tortilla chips topped with creamy white queso, sweet BBQ sauce, Memphis white sauce and our signature rub.
Brisket Nachos
Smoked beef brisket on a bed of tortilla chips topped with white queso, original mild BBQ sauce, and our signature rub.
White Queso
Crinkle cut fries or nachos drizzled with white queso and topped with Tops signature rub.
BBQ Mac & Cheese
A delightful fusion of creamy mac & cheese layered with hickory smoked pork, sweet BBQ sauce and our signature rib rub.
Tops Bar-B-Q - Nachos & Specialty Fries
Tops Bar-B-Q - Packs And Bulk
Family Packs
Slow smoked chopped pork or beef brisket with enough BBQ sauce, slaw, and buns for up to 6, 12 or 24 people.
Rib Slabs
1/2 or full slab of smoked, seasoned, St Louis ribs served with Tops original BBQ sauce on the side
Tops Bar-B-Q Beans
Tops original recipe with smoked, pork shoulder in various sizes
Tops Slaw
Made fresh daily with Tops original slaw dressing in various sizes
Tops Potato Salad
Tops signature potato salad in various sizes
Tops Mac & Cheese
Tops Mac & Cheese with real cheddar cheese, whole milk and butter
Tops Banana Pudding
Indulge in our version of the timeless classic.
Gallon Drinks
Tea and Lemonade by the Gallon
Bar-B-Q Beans
Tops original recipe with smoked, pork shoulder
Coleslaw
Made fresh daily with Tops original slaw dressing
Potato Salad
Tops signature potato salad
Mac & Cheese
Tops Mac & Cheese made with real cheddar, whole milk and butter
Brim's Potato Chips
Assorted flavors from Brim
Fries - Regular Order
Tops signature crinkle cut fries
Fries - Large Order
Tops signature crinkle cut fries
Tops Bar-B-Q - Sides
Tops Bar-B-Q - Desserts
Apple Turnover
Fried apple turnover
Banana Pudding
Indulge in our version of the timeless classic.
Large Drink
Choice of Coke products, Dr. Pepper, Tea, Lemonade and Kool-Aid
Regular Drink
Choice of Coke products, Dr. Pepper, Tea, Lemonade and Kool-Aid
Tops Bar-B-Q - Beverages
Tops Bar-B-Q - Retail
Tops Original Sauces & Seasoning
Tops signature bottles of original mild or hot BBQ sauce and rib seasoning
Rise & Shine Burger
Tops famous cheeseburger with fried egg, mayo, tomato, lettuce on a toasted bun
The Elvis
Creamy peanut butter, Applewood bacon & Tops delicious banana pudding between two grilled pearl sugar waffle halves.
Breakfast BLT
Fried egg and three strips of grilled bacon with mayo, tomato and lettuce
Brisket, Cream Cheese & Egg
Fried egg, sliced American, smoked brisket drizzled w/sweet BBQ sauce & cream cheese on a toasted bun
Waffle Breakfast Stack
Applewood bacon, sausage, fried egg & cheese between two grilled pearl sugar waffles
Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese with grilled sausage patty on a toasted bun
Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese with grilled bacon on a toasted bun
Smoked Breakfast Bologna Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese, smoked bologna with mayo & tomato on a toasted bun
Pork, Queso & Egg Sandwich
Fried egg, pulled pork w/white queso, drizzled with BBQ sauce on a toasted bun
Egg & Cheese Sandwich
Fried egg & cheese on a toasted bun
Tops Bar-B-Q - Breakfast Sandwiches
Tops Bar-B-Q - Breakfast Sides
Fries - Regular Order
Tops signature crinkle cut fries
Hash Brown Patty
Golden hash brown patty
Pearl Sugar Waffle
Warm hand held waffle with pearl sugar
Apple Turnover
Fried apple turnover
Side Of Bacon
A side of grilled bacon
Regular Coffee
12 oz cup of coffee
Orange Juice
Bottle of Orange Juice
Medium Drink
24 oz Fountain Drink
Large Drink
32 oz Fountain Drink
Tops Bar-B-Q - Breakfast Beverages
Tops Bar-B-Q - Breakfast Special
2 For 5 Sausage Egg & Cheese Sandwiches
Two of our breakfast sandwiches with fried egg & cheese and a grilled sausage patty on a toasted bun