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Barbecue · Cooper-Young, Shelby County

Bain Barbecue

The first Bain Barbecue, a converted house in Cooper-Young where smoked meats sell out daily.

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Why go

Cooper-Young is where Bain Barbecue started, in a converted house with counter service.1 Bain says its smoked meats sell out daily.1

What to order

  • The Bainwich

    Brisket and sausage on one sandwich.

    Source: Bain Barbecue2
  • TX Twinkie

    A smoked jalapeno stuffed with brisket and cream cheese, double wrapped in bacon.

    Source: Bain Barbecue2
  • Smokeafried Wings

    Smoked, then fried.

    Source: Bain Barbecue2
  • Weekend specials

    Pastrami on Friday. Pork belly burnt ends, beef burnt ends and beef ribs on Saturday and Sunday.

    Source: Bain Barbecue2

Good to know

  • Weekend specials

    Pastrami Friday, burnt ends and beef ribs on the weekend.2

What we don’t know yet

We only publish what we can source. Here’s what’s missing.

  • Prices
  • Photos
  • Wood and pits
  • Cash or card
  • The pitmaster

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More barbecue nearby

Nearest trail: Memphis in a Day, about 1.5 miles away.

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Researched by Erik Peterson, sources linked below.

Sources (2) · every fact on this page links to one
  1. Cooper-Young · Bain Barbecue · Checked Nov 3, 2026
  2. Menu · Bain Barbecue · Checked Nov 3, 2026
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