How Pitmaster Bobby Bradley, Jr. Keeps His Family Rib Recipe Alive - Smoke Point

Cozy Corner is one of Memphis's most popular barbecue restaurants, opening in 1977. Owner Bobby Bradley, Jr. is carrying on his family’s traditions by making the restaurant’s popular ribs, bologna sandwiches, and barbecue spaghetti.
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Credits:
Producer: Connor Reid
Director: Connor Reid
Camera: Michael Latchman, Nick Mazzocchi
Editor: Lucy Morales Carlisle
Executive Producer: Stephen Pelletteri
Supervising Producer, Operations: Stefania Orrù
Supervising Producer, Development: Gabriella Lewis
Audience Engagement: Avery Dalal
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[@bigbwitdathirdeyeopen4526]

I like how humble he sounds and the props he gives his grand parents

[@mrlevhil]

They whole family is extremely humble. I grew up with the Robinson/ Bradley fam.

[@adrianscherer3420]

Of all the crazy things in this video, the Pit Master grilling in a Louis Vuitton shirt has to be the craziest.

[@SandyMachoManRavage]

3 for $20 at the swap meet 😂

[@banjoeypicks]

In 2018, wife and I went to Memphis for my birthday. Looking for a place to get lunch, I asked a local. He told us this was the place to go. He did not lie!!!! The ribs were excellent. Got there just in time, as we were sitting down to eat, a tour bus pulled up...... Two thumbs up!!!!

[@forgotn42]

I never thought I'd say this, but that bologna sandwich looks incredible.

[@francescastillo8243]

@forgotn42: The very crispy slices are mine, 😂😂😂

[@timmyturner013]

Grilled seasoned bologna hits bro you gotta trust it 🤟

[@flowrinse9671]

It is delicious 🤤 .

[@slyck101]

Pitboss working in Louis Vuitton silk.. that's class! 😊

[@Vablonsky]

It's so great to see such an iconic and historic restaurant continue on to the next generation. And, not only that...to see it prosper. Business is good. The food looks good. This is how tradition lives on.

[@whatevereyewant]

WHOSE GUNNA CARRY THE BBQ LOGS?!

[@MichaelOrton]

Damn, that made me laugh harder than it should have

[@stickiestring]

STAY TENDER!

[@touvue9362]

David Grillgins

[@ergo7982]

That's why I clicked the video 😂

[@kelsblu]

😂😂😂😂 Best Thread EVER!!!! 🏆

[@benpetot1515]

I've been there multiple times, and it's always great. Thank you for keeping it alive Bobby! Your grandpa would be proud.

[@ronalddowdell9231]

So proud of these folks.....wish them continued success.

[@user-sn3be4ei6h]

Ive eaten his food. First time i ate so much i could not stand to leave til i unhooked my belt and jean buttons and waddle to the truck holding my pants up. Next time i wore sweat pants. Yeah baby. Once we were done grubbin' we ordered everything again to go. He is legit.

[@staceyk.210]

Being a native of Texas I know good barbecue when I see!! And this place will definitely give Texas a run for it's Money 💰!! Nothing brings people more together than good food and Great 👍🏽 Service which is what this spot is during!! On my next road trip to Tennessee I'll be making way over to this spot!! Phenomenal 🎉 Video and Thanks for Sharing🧡🤍🔥🤍🧡

[@fishinhank942]

Kudos to you sir, if it ain't broke it doesn't need to be fixed. Granddad is proud and smiling right now

[@castillramsey5741]

That’s what I tell ppl. Stop breaking stuff.

[@prowrestlingisart6742]

Awesome seeing the passion, care, love, and dedication put into their product. It's obvious that it shines through in the quality of the food.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

Rarely eat at a bbq restaurant but it's always so enjoyable to see how much difference there is between not just restaurants but also regions. Very cool operation here.

[@carlbrittain1993]

The way that lady wields yhat cleaver is impressive and also terrifying.😂😂

[@panken]

Cozy Corner is the best of the best. I wish i still worked down the street from there.

[@donsullivan3610]

Congratulations brother! Job well done! Grandpa is smiling upon you! Peace and blessings!

[@Run3Whor3]

Damn! Atlast Cozy Corner has made the cut, Amazing food, and right beside St Jude, used to be our weekly lunch spot!

[@edwarddelderfield]

Fantastic to see the pride of the owner and pit master.

[@bbqbourbonblues3257]

Cozy Corner is the only BBQ I eat when i'm in Memphis. Its always delicious and the service is excellent.

[@quarterbackin3262]

I must say that food looked delicious I love a restaurant that takes pride in their product.

[@chadtep7571]

This is the real old school bbq that I grew up on. Not that pretentious, Guy Fieri, checking for bark b.s. bbq.

[@JimDean002]

A good barbecue joint is an entirely different animal you are correct

[@artustbbq1195]

Amazing to see, thanks for sharing. love how unique their pits are. Definitely on the list for our next trip over from the UK 🇬🇧

[@mmes307ify]

This man is such a good person. I would love to visit his restaurant one day.

[@nathan0717]

1:14 😂 I REFUSE to believe I’m the only one that heard that a certain way!

[@ryangies4798]

Incredible story, Amazing looking food!

[@cawa2576]

A good person with a good team backing him up.

[@CarlCollinsTV]

Just amazing professionalism. The food looks like bbq heaven.

[@darthraiderprime]

One of the best customers I deliver to. Great food Great people. Much respect!!

[@janicekahl4361]

My mouth is watering all ready

[@lynnvaughn8109]

Everything looks delicious 💚

[@UrethraBarista]

That's that aquarium style smokers we have here in Chicago. Check out Lem's BBQ.

[@zmcknight319]

I know where to get one built

[@cbc9002]

Looks good. I wish I could see your day set up to get the food going. So I knew what it took to start my own bbq place. Thanks for sharing.

[@quentintarantino7221]

When he poked a hole in that rib I about bustteddd😂

[@JP-jd8wr]

This is one of my favorite episodes

[@philiq18]

Job well done. Everything looked delicious. 👏🏾😁

[@davidCARDENAS-ds9qb]

THANKS, BROTHER, GOD BLESS YOUR COOKING.

[@kozerh3969]

I want to try that bologna sandwich and bbq spaghetti so bad. Need to start bugging my wife to take a trip to Memphis

[@jimmy2thymes916]

I don't know what it is but BBQ just looks so much better coming out of a really old shack like the Cozy Corner.

[@pcb462]

Shout out from Horn Lake, Mississippi. I’m gonna have to come up there and see what the fuss is about. Everything looks good! Keep up the good work.

[@pjackson65]

When I first arrived in Austin from New Orleans in the early '90s and went to a TX bbq place, I thought the white bread thing was really weird. Then when I learned that it started with the German and Czech grocery stores from way back in the day it made a little more sense, and I figured it was just a local thing...until I saw you serving it as well!! By the way, your cooker is AWESWOME and the way you use it is even more awesome! That thing can put out more than some pits more than twice as big!!

[@deanvoss7098]

I ate at Cozy Corner about 25 or 30 years ago when I visited Elvis Presley's mansion..it is legit..!!! There was this little black lady running the show.. nice as could be.. the bologna sandwich and barbecue spaghetti are amazing

[@craigsr6228]

Sooo impressive and I can't wait to visit!!!!

[@kennethmorris7878]

Sis working out some aggression with that cleaver😅😅.

[@italiansister8069]

The place been there a long time once upon a time it was a great place especially during Christmas and Thanksgiving oh how Memphis miss that... Nowadays the food don't taste good ... I will say his grandfather was a big good honest man would feed anyone I don't go there anymore !

[@rustymuckybottoms]

Duuuuuude!!!! I need that Bologna sammy, and the Spaghetti, and some wings.... hell, just throw it at my face! 😂

[@jdrobin1]

Food looks great but the grill needs a good clean 😂 I'd still go to memphis and try it.

[@DNORT127]

I have the pleasure of working just up parkway from them. We get all the smells when we get a good west wind. Damn good food in that joint.

[@special-t-419onurbandictio9]

a full belly and a smile lol thats what its all about :) food looks good

[@tylero2112]

That bologna look so fire it ain't even funny

[@CrookedJaggedHooks]

Keep it in the family My Brother.. Looks Delicious.

[@etf42]

Love this as I can't stand 'corporate' barbecue restaurants

[@karengarrison4237]

My hometown. It is everything they say it is.

[@theoneandonlysoslappy]

Dang. I want a bologna sandwich and bbq spaghetti

[@drystack86]

"Memphis is always in the conversation" 🤟😍

[@ashtonmendez9366]

Thanks for this Eater 😍

[@aonforme3349]

Excellent!!! I stopped by on the way to O-Mound.

[@algernon5776]

First went there 40 years ago Real Deal BBQ !!! If you visit Memphis skip the PR places go to this place. Don't sleep on the Cornish Hens

[@user-mw4dv6sb2n]

brotha im here to personally tell you im from Louisiana but live in texas i been going to Memphis since 2019 regularly and every bbq spot i tried was trash. i went to cozy corner and this the best bbq flavor wise i have had yet in Memphis so this is my go to if i want bbq. this is the only bbq restaurant i been to in Memphis or Memphis area that you can actually taste the smoke in the meats

[@anthonybrooks1559]

You've never been to A&R?

[@user-mw4dv6sb2n]

@@anthonybrooks1559 no I haven't been to that one

[@heyyomyman]

cozy corner is fire.... tell everyone who visits to go there and go early

[@memp6000]

I’m from Memphis and have driven by it a bunch. Always packed. And when the weather is nice, the line can be a little ridiculous and run outside and down the building.

[@kjam360]

It looks delicious!

[@broderickbuck1873]

Looks amazing

[@Kim-mn1cl]

this BBQ is very pleasing to my eyes

[@hartzaire]

I had their food when I visited Memphis it was so delicious I had the chicken everything was so delicious

[@demetricevassar4630]

The best bbq in the business. The wings are to die for.

[@holdingthebull]

2:03 yoooo what was that XD

[@holdingthebull]

Squidward walking....

[@mrtuber132]

Memphis baby 901 grit n grind ya hurr

[@Mortuarydrake]

I was just there recently while in town for Gonerfest

[@mrme2653]

Looks good!!!!

[@wlfgngct]

Wrapping in plastic wrap? There goes any bark and crispy chicken skin. Turned it into a tv dinner... complete with STYROFOAM takeout boxes.

[@thehfamily_]

Yes he lost me with the plastic wrap m. Along with covering everything in too much damn sauce

[@anthonybrooks1559]

Many bbq restaurants wrap the cooked meat in plastic wrap.

[@afropowa1598]

I wish this show also focus on this restaurant's beef dishes.

[@theendoftimetravel]

Now this spot looks legit

[@apostle.rayshawnhutchinson3717]

That is the Chicago renown Aquarium BBQ Pit. Created and built here in Chicago by Avenue Metal and James Lemmons Founder of Lems BBQ! We have been using these aquariums here in Chicago for almost 80 years now! It may be In Memphis but you guys are selling true Chicago BBQ‼️🔥🔥 I currently use 3 of them at my restaurant here in Chicago

[@jordanbabcock9349]

It isn't "Chicago BBQ" because the pit was made in Chicago LOL. And what is "Chicago BBQ"? Never heard of it. Carolina, Memphis, Texas, Kansas City ... Yeah, Chicago..?!

[@anthonybrooks1559]

​@@jordanbabcock9349true, not Chicago bbq because the pit originated there. However, Chicago does have a style, just because you haven't heard of it, doesn't mean they don't.

[@DJValentino864]

Everything thing looks Yummy!! Especially the meats...But I want that cole slaw and bologna sandwich ASAP❗

[@dylanpowell7416]

The best bbq in Memphis, eat there as much as I can 💯

[@901Blanco]

Idk about best. Its definitely on the list!

[@user-ux6yv6es7d]

Who's the best I don't know I'm from the east coast

[@muskafella]

5:53 That chick holds that butchers knife and eyes that meat like it has no chance. Each chop is personal

[@Excuse_The_Hebrew]

I don’t see a lot of sanitation going on there it’s about time to clean some things up but the chicken and beef looks good!

[@5fivezero0]

Damn, after looking at the food I'd be waiting on line early too!

[@danielploy9143]

Wish I could work there…

[@MauriceSkillern]

This was great....

[@eliasnasrallah2092]

WOW! Such passion and dedication! ACES🔥

[@RAMBOau]

Delicious 😋

[@AnilPrabha]

Top notch 👌

[@anothertarnishedone5960]

I like this kind of familiar bussiness, but man, clean that grill...

[@anthonybrooks1559]

Guarantee you the pit isn't cleaned at your favorite spot. Why do you think they tell you to season your grill before using it? You don't want a ton of grease build up, but you don't want it looking like it was just manufactured either.

[@Kinglioncrown]

BBQ goodness is what I see here

[@Lynn442]

Great BBQ 👍🏾

[@lockjaw3388]

Shout Out Mr.Chime Time.. he put on to Cozy Corner.. he said they food was 🔥

[@jerryjerrylahngenhairy4724]

Yep. Taking a trip to memphis

[@celestialtay]

My favorite bbq on earth.

[@Brother_Dre1900]

My mother use to make barbecue spaghetti.

[@seanculligan8592]

The looks amazing but he the best thing about the video is the accent that these fellas have! haha

[@Lichtts]

I don’t know why I saw that fake ass Loui shirt and knew bbq was going to be 🔥

[@be-shallahrah4588]

I haven’t been in Memphis since a long while

[@Seldomseen77]

God bless y'all...

[@CandySlim501]

Upholding the standards and traditions of the Elders and not just profiting off the name while sacrificing the quality. All you youngsters who are in line to take over a family business, TAKE NOTE!

[@bigbody_stunnaboss]

Once I saw the pink frosted cake I almost jumped through this damn phone screen

[@Donkey1994]

Food hygiene would not be passed in Uk , Food looks good though , but come one you can buy a bigger and cleaner pit , Outside and rims were filthly , also guy washed chicken then put it back in the same dirty box I meeeaannnn

[@ImFadedAsfRn]

🤣🤣🤣fair enough

[@MatW4606]

You think the food looked good!!??? Boiled meat drowning in an entire pool of liquid sugar poured over the top at the end?? Haha wow that just looked absolutely disgusting to me, what’s wrong showcasing the flavour of true smoked meat on its own ??

[@jamesjohnson4830]

Try Lem's Barbecue on the South East side of Chicago. Fantastic eating, I guarantee!!😊

[@johnniemop]

I love y’all story