Hardwoods Smokehouse, Llc - Cookeville

I stopped tried Hardwood Smokehouse. The gentleman that took my order was very helpful pleasant.I got the Bull Pen which is a brisket combo for $18.00. I ordered the loaded baked potato salad the famous smokehouse baked beans as my sides. I was asked what type of barbecue sauce I wanted and was given the options (I don’t remember all that he listed). I told him I’m from South Carolina so I like the sweeter barbecue like I’m used to. He told me they had a sweet barbecue. It was “kind of like “Sweet Baby Ray’s“.First, let’s start with the brisket… It was extremely tender! The barbecue sauce was indeed, Sweet Baby Rays. I was hoping that they would’ve had some authentic homemade sauce of their own for me to try.I did not care for the potato salad at all. I’m more of a mustard potato salad person this was too much mayonnaise for my liking. Now that being said, if you love more mayonnaise in a potato salad you’ll probably love this!The baked beans were ok. They reminded me of a canned baked bean, I do believe from Bush’s that I had several years ago.And then there was a Hawaiian roll, no butter, and was not warmed up.I will definitely try them again and probably order a pork sandwich or even a brisket sandwich but I won’t be ordering any sides.

We were passing by on the interstate from Iowa. This is a must stop if you’re hungry for BBQ! Quick service and great food. Thanks!

Brisket was tender and smoky. Smokehouse beans were smoky and slightly spicy. Potato salad was also enjoyable. My wife had the pulled pork which was tender and delicious. The Mac cheese was also enjoyable. Three tables of Outside seating.

This place has the best food I have ever tasted, the workers were so nice and funny even coming to talk to us. Thank you so much!!!!

We love this place! Food is delicious and service is always great.