Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ - Hurstbourne

Succulent pork. Tender brisket. Juicy Smoked Turkey. Mouth watering Mac-n-cheese. And the best crispy fried pickles I’ve ever had. If you are a BBQ lover you will adore Momma’s delicious fare and friendly service. Don’t deny your tastebuds this incredible experience.

This was my first time visiting Kentucky. I was told this place is a must try! I believe it even originated from Louisville, Kentucky. I am a big chicken wings fan. On their menu, they boast about having the best chicken wings ever. Naturally, I had to order them! My order came out pretty dang quick. I was so excited to dig in. Unfortunately, they weren't as good as I expected. Though the meat of all the wings were moist and soft, the seasoning was quite basic and over salty. I had to ask for some lemons to cut the saltiness, even with the different kinds of BBQ sauces. Speaking of the sauces, they had a regular BBQ and spicy BBQ sauce. I could not tell the difference between the two when it came to flavor. I didn't feel any spice! I squirted them out side by side and the color was exactly the same. The place is nice and clean. Good vibes

Traveling for work and thankful for an interesting local place near my hotel and many chain restaurants. Bonus points for the sidewalk along the busy road so I could walk safely! I ordered sliders sans buns (a steal at $3.50!) to sample a variety of meats. The meatloaf, fried bologna and green beans were stand out favorites. I had plenty of leftovers and took a sweet tea to go. Service was quick and friendly. Food was stupidly affordable. I left here with a stupid grin and must have told my server how happy I was 37 times. Obviously I tried both kinds of pickles - you should also get both.

This place does not mess around. Flat out outstanding barbecue and easily some of the best I have had anywhere. The pulled pork is done right. Smoky. Tender. Packed with flavor. No sauce needed. The wings are on another level. Top three wings I have ever had. Period. Perfectly cooked. Incredible flavor. A must-order and a reason to come back by themselves. The fried bologna is fantastic. Old-school. Bold. Crispy edges. Pure comfort food done right. It sounds simple but they execute it perfectly. The brisket slider was the only thing that did not blow me away. A little dry in slider form. That said, this feels like a portion issue, not a skill issue. I would absolutely try a full brisket order next time without hesitation. Overall, this place is the real deal. No gimmicks. No shortcuts. Just serious barbecue done by people who know what they are doing. If you care about quality BBQ, you need to eat here.

I did a pick up order and I must admit the customer service was stellar. The food, however, was terrible! I did not enjoy any of this. It was very bland with minimal to no seasoning. The potato salad was gross. Mac and cheese was dry and stiff. The beef ribs had so much fat that when I bit it I wanted to throw up. The brisket sandwich was ok but the brisket was a little overcooked in my opinion. The coleslaw was too vinegary and the baked beans were literally pork and beans with no type of flavor. Lastly the donut bread pudding thing was hard and also tasteless. Overall, I won’t eat here again but it’s Kentucky BBQ so maybe others like it.

We stopped in after a long drive from Ohio, and this place was exactly what we needed. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, great flavors, though the food was a bit lukewarm. But the real stars were the wings and the brisket sandwich. Both were absolutely amazing and worth the visit on their own. Definitely come here for their chicken and brisket—and don’t miss out on their punch or the drink flight. Highly recommend!

The best server in Louisville’s name is Jess and she worked at mama’s BBQ! We came in tired after a long day and after our food and jess’s impeccable service, we were immediately revived! The wings were really really good and the sweet barbecue sauce we could not get enough of. We will be back next time and we will ask for Jess as our server again!

I was hoping much more after so many people recommended this place. It was ok, it's not bad at all, but it has nothing special. The wings were well cooked but bland, and the only options of sauce are bbq, "spicy bbq" and apple cider vinegar. The Brisket very dry but the cole slaw was fantastic.

It was time for our trip to see family down south and we came to Momma's again. Once again, the food was fabulous. This time we had burnt ends, chicken wings, pulled pork and some salad. Food was well prepared and seasoned well. The custom sauce for the Cole slaw was zesty and tasty. We were served right as we entered the door. So kind and attentive. After ordering our food quickly arrived. Hot and delicious. The restaurant is quaint and clean. Sports bar vibes. Great tap selection of beers. If our travels bring us this way next year, we will visit again.

First of all, the service was excellent. We were well taken care of. The ambiance & decor are "standard" BBQ joint fare, but the food is anything but. Excellent burnt ends & the most perfectly cooked chicken wings in the entire world. The "in-house" BBQ sauces are wonderful as well. The Pickles were great - fried, or fresh. Potato Salad was a winner as well. Definitely leans into the homemade mustard. If I could make one recommendation......please trust your chefs to season your food as well as they prepare the dish. The skill required to cook this well is being overshadowed by having to put S&P on everything.

Stopped in for a small bite of Pulled Pork nachos and Smoked/Fried Wings to go. Met with a friendly, welcoming hello and quickly input order. Open the nacho box at our destination and let out an audible 'wow!'. Juicy pork, lots of cheese, slaw and fried pickles! Easily enough for two meals let alone a snack Wings...good sized, juicy, smokey, crispy. Rub was flavorful and worked with the house hot bbq sauce. These were in point. This was so good we went back a second time that night l!!

The wings here are good. I ordered the 10 piece and I honestly think that was definitely enough. I decided to try the burnt ends, and I was alittle disappointed. It was served in a bowl and was really fatty and oily. I would probably skip next time. Server was nice and friendly.

The server was friendly, the atmosphere was cool, and the drinks were good. Buuuuuut the food was, ehhh. Just fine I guess. Sides were average "mid." Burnt ends had good flavor. Not much char and some pieces were chewy. Wings had good flavory, but get extra crispy unless you want them chewy and blubbery. I prefer smaller crispy wings, personally. These were not that, if that's what you're looking for.

Great food. Quick happy service. Amazing collection of bourbon. Definitely worth a repeat visit

Ordered delivery with GrubHub recently. Burnt ends with baked beans and macaroni and cheese. It came quickly and still quite warm with a side of bbq sauce. Everything was packed well and cleanly. Those burnt ends! Mouth watering, good sized bites and serving size. Melt In Your Mouth! Oh momma! That Mac and cheese was above average and yummy too. The baked beans, excellent! I will DEF be ordering this again!

I've been sleeping on Momma's! This spot is now back on my radar for dry rub wings. So, so good! You can order by number or do an order of 10. They are a great size and absolutely delicious. We added a small side of slaw a sweet cornbread. For perspective, 20 wings and the sides were enough for me, my husband and teen. Service from Knox was delightful. He was upbeat and friendly, plus attentive great job of making sure we were satisfied. Booths and tables for small or larger groups, bar seating and some TVs. Shared parking with other businesses. Can get crowded but spaces are tucked behind the building too. Such a great lunch! We will be back.

We think Momma's is the best. Unfortunately we can't get there very often. We were visiting nearby and we just had to go and get a carry out. We got the wings, bulk pork, slaw, green beans and potato salad. Everything was superb especially the wings. They are beyond belief so good. We had a few leftovers so we could enjoy the next day, but sadly we will have to hope we get another chance to go back soon. We can't get enough.

It had been awhile since I had been to Momma's... back in the day I'd go to the Frankfort location to spy the legendary Bob Ross painting and have some of momma's free pickles. Times have changed in many ways. These days I find myself closer to the Hurstbourne location more often. After seeing a resurgence of reviews on social media I started thinking of the wings... and I had to go get some. The outside of the Hurstbourne location is an almost enough to turn you away. Generic with big red strip mall letters and a simple decal on the door. After all it is next door to a Cirilla's and Gus's respectfully. That said once you enter Momma's you start to put your concerns to rest, it's more of a vibe than you expected. Typical wooden tables, chairs and booths you'd find in most smokehouse environments. The tables are clean and not sticky hooray! The bar looks good and a staff member will certainly tell you to sit wherever you'd like. Service is friendly and helpful even giving suggestions on everything from what to get and how to eat it. Try the wings dry first then sauce lol! We ordered a smorgasbord of smoked meats, giant beef rib, burnt ends, brisket grilled cheese, and of course perfectly rubbed and flash fried glorious wings. The fries are the now standard hand cut "Penn station" type fry perfectly prepared ... the baked beans very very standard nothing special in fact skip those. The sauces on the table delicious. And everything came out quickly and hot. Our server checked on us a few times refilling water. Everything was cooked perfectly and was tasty. Each of the items hit the fifteen to twenty dollar range .. some more worth it than others. BBq is always hurtful to the wallet. After a few trips back I can happily say Momma's is back on my list of regular places to visit. I'd happily suggest it to friends

Should I have eaten all this home-cooked goodness for lunch and expected to go back to work and be productive? Maybe not. Do I have regrets? Zero. This is GOOD EATS. The server was friendly and attentive, even during a lunch rush.The meatloaf was good, and because I know she can feel me writing this review, let met just say--my mom's is still the best. It's 2025, and I hope we are all finally on the same page: a proper ketchup glaze in all it's glory is a must, and MMPB nailed it. For me, the real stars were the sides. Creamy mac & cheese and slow-cooked green beans were delish, but roll out the red carpet because the creamed-corn ATE. It was rich and flavorful without masking the corn itself, which is exactly what you want in a vegetable side. The portions and price equation 'mathed' just right in my head. And on a second visit to Hurstbourne (my personal favorite location), I had a frozen cocktail that tasted like a nod to a Painkiller--aka one of my all-time favorite drinks. That, plus the same exact re-order I had for lunch?? A time was HAD.

This is the 5th or 6th time we have been here and my first review. I lived in Kansas City for 10 years. Every where I go, people want to tell me rjeynjabe good BBQ. This place is legit. They learned BBQ in KC. Mt wife loves the pulled pork salad. I always get the burnt ends. Service is always great/fast. Highly recommend if you are familiar with BBQ in Kansas City.

Momma's has pretty good food, good service, and a relaxed atmosphere. We ordered pulled chicken grilled cheese and fried bologna grilled cheese. Both were good, but pretty greasy. For sides, the fries were really good, the mustard based potato salad was really good, the baked beans were good, and the green beans were ok. For alcohol, they have a good selection of beers on tap and in bottles or cans, some wines, a large bourbon selection and several specialty mixed drinks.

Immediately was greeted. Our waiter advised us on many options. Suggested the fried pickles and try a couple of wings. By the way we're excellent. I'm not a fried pickle fan but I love these no hands down. Wings were great. Lots of meat not dry nice and juice and the Smokey flavor just melts in your mouth. Ribs were excellent! As my grand daughter would say "this is so good it is making my taste buds dance". The smokeness of the meat and pinkness perfect. Pulls right off the bone. Coleslaw also is great one slight down flaw is I like mine cut up a little finer. I was able to solve it but cutting it up myself. We will definitely be back here again. My husband is a trucker and mentioned he wished they had semi parking so he could stop and eat. I told him I did too so he could bring me some home and I didn't have to cook!!!

Stopped in here for dinner. Was seated promptly however the service was a tad slow. Started with the wings. They were a 10/10! Dry rub and smoked. The ranch was fresh and homemade. Best wings I have had. For my entree, I ordered the brisket grilled cheese, Mac and cheese, and green beans. The brisket was dry and the green beans were bland. The mac and cheese was okay, just your typical and cheese.

I had a wonderful lunch at Momma's today! I ordered a pulled pork sandwich and got mac and cheese and corn bread as my 2 sides. They were all so good!! Their corn bread is my favorite I also had a bourbon slushie or a "blushie" as our waitress called it. Our waitress was awesome, super friendly and did a great job!!

Momma's is the best! We loved everything we had! Fantastic service, tons of options, and it's nice and quiet! We loved the spicy fried pickles, I wish I could eat them right now! We ate meatloaf, sliders, grilled cheese, then some more sliders! The baked beans are the absolute best! We loved the Cole slaw, we loved the corn casserole and the green beans, the Mac and cheese and the corn bread! Don't forget the bread pudding!!

Stopped in for a quick carryout after an exhausting day of work. Mamma's delivered. I ordered a half rack of pork ribs and a side of slaw coleslaw and the order was filled in five minutes . The ribs were not fall off the bone tender but very tasty. Nicely flavored run, I use no added sauce. Even the slaw had nice seasoning to it - somewhat on the spicy side. The server was very friendly and professional. Filled the bag with utensils and napkins as requested.

This place was a nice little surprise. They've got some good barbecue and the fried pickles are based on bread and butter, pickles which I liked. Lotta bourbon choices, but that's par for this area.

We have been here twice. It has been so good both times. Their pulled pork Nachos are AMAZING! Their prices are fair and their food is great! The service has been great too. The first time we came we had a party of about 12 and they got us a table right away, which was nice. I highly recommend coming here.

Stopped in for lunch with some guys from work. The wings are some of the best I have ever eaten. The sides were also very good. Our server was very friendly. My sandwich was really dry and didn't have much flavor. I will stick with the wings next time.

The wings are phenomenal. They are plump and fall off the bone. The seasoning is so good, you don't have to add any sauces. I love the fried pickles as well. They have a sweeter taste than most. The service was quick and setting is a typical bbq place, but it had a lot of room.

Spicy fried pickles and the smoked chicken Waitress was attentive and answered all questions. Service was incredibly fast Put it on your radar and go. Does not disappoint.

At least 4 ( just took one because all our food was tasty but salty!)l. That's ok if you're having drinks, I guess... but we were not. I had an old fashioned and at $8 it was solid. We went directly to the food: we were hungry- and I ordered 6 chicken wings that come dry with their own rub (very tasty but a bit salty) and I ordered a side of fries which was heaping and also salty. But very tasty and well done, do t get me wrong. He ordered the burnt ends. They were not really burnt or ends- he got a chop chop of pork that didn't look like burnt ends with a heaping amount of potatoe salad that was pretty good (but salty) and the baked beans that he said were delicious. None left to taste- lol. Overall a fun sports bar that keeps their crowd pleased. Definitely a good food place and if you're hungry I would totally recommend cause their portions are heaping. Enjoy!

Food was fabulous - our group tried the burnt ends, fried bologna sandwich, pulled pork and the yummy sides of fries, green beans and mac & cheese. Absolutely delicious! But the best part of the experience easily was the service! Our server, Knox, was genuinely welcoming, made great recommendations and made us truly feel like we were at home with his family! Can't wait for our next visit!

Mamas is the best- great atmosphere, Demi was a great server and had a contagious awesome attitude which impacted our visit. Love there Burnt Ends- some of the best wings of the best wings in Louisville. Big, hearty, smoked then flash fried. They are delicious. Highly recommend Mamas!

Best fried pickles in all of Louisville (IMO)! Wear your comfy pants or plan on sharing a meal because portion sizes are quite large. This place doesn't disappoint and I can see why it's a favorite among locals.

Momma's, Mustard, Pickles & BBQ is delicious! I ordered the wings, smoked sausage grilled cheese and a side of green beans and a side of french fries. The wings were the best of the four items, they were large and had a good smoked flavor. The smoked sausage grill cheese sandwich was good as well as the green beans and fries. The waitress Savannah did a great job, she was friendly and offered suggestions of what to order. If you are ever in Louisville, KY check out Momma's Mustard, Pickles & BBQ!

I must drive by Momma's a couple times a week, yet somehow never thought to stop in. Then one Friday evening we were looking for somewhere new to go for dinner and *SNAP* Momma's! First of all, I can't believe we've lived in J-Town for over six years and hadn't been to Momma's yet. I kinda want to slap myself silly over that. Located, rather unassumingly, in a store front on Hurstbourne, it'd be easy to not notice this absolute gem of a local BBQ place. Decorated with hammered copper, this location has a very laid back vibe and a well-stocked bar for your libation activites. Our visit was on a Friday evening and the place was pretty busy, but not so busy that we weren't seated immediately. Our server met us immediately and we told her that it was our first visit. The menu isn't enormous, but it doesn't have to be. Momma's knows what they do best, and that's BBQ. Our server gave us a couple suggestions, one of them being the the 1/2 chicken...and I chose VERY wisely. It's prepared like their wings...and it was ABSOFRICKINGLUTELY delicious. I chose the Mac & Cheese and Slaw sides, and both were excellent. Our food service time was amazingly quick, given it was a Friday dinner rush. The staff was hustling all over the place to make sure things were kept up, clean, and that customers were happy. Momma's also does charity, and they do it WELL. They have what the call the 2% for Louisville Program, where they donate 2% of all sales to local charities. There is 100% of no reason to not love Momma's. You must visit. It is a moral obligation.

Mommas is one of our favorite places for wings. We love to take out of town family here as we know they have great service and the food is always good and reliable. I've had their grilled cheese sandwich a few times and love it so much. It's HUGE, so good idea to split with a loved one. Their fries are amazing and no dipping sauces for their wings - you never need it.

I ate here a few months ago and I really felt like I should give them some love. I've never been to Momma's before. I like trying local BBQ when I'm in the south. Restaurant was nice. Very clean, comfortable and chill. I got in a little before things started picking up. It was just me so I sat in the bar area. Had the ribs, potato salad and beans. The beans are right up there with my favorites (Q39 in KC and Big Al's in Dallas). The dry rub for the ribs was a bit much for me. These needed the sauce provided on the table and the sauces were good. Wrapped it all up with a top local Bourbon suggested by the bartender.

The folks accompanying me on this trip raved about Momma's Mustard. we arrived shortly after 6. didn't seem too crowded. Smaller than expected in the dining area. Service seemed a bit slow, but it did appear our server was spread pretty thin. We started with fried pickles and wings. Both were the stars of the show! The pickles had a unique flavor that is in keeping with the pickling process Momma uses. They were battered and fried and served with a homemade ranch. The wings were average size, but the dry rub applied was phenomenal. smoked and what seemed to be fried, they were flavorful and juicy. 10/10. The other food on the other hand was not so stellar. I tried four of their sliders and all but 2 disappointed. Dry would be the word used to describe the brisket and pulled pork. The smoked sausage and the smoked turkey were the best. They had good flavor and moderate moisture. The sides were standard, cheesy corn lacked flavor and salt, the beans needed help, I added some of the table bbq sauce to spice them up. May have been a bad night, but not what I was expecting.

I think my brother said this barbeque restaurant ( although different location but same food) was featured on the food network as they visited and tried the food. So it must be good! It was a hopping place but it may have been so busy, that unfortunately it ran out of the items I wanted to try-darn! It may have saved me because I ordered the wings so it gave me some of the chicken I wanted. That was an appetizer- good rub and decent overall. For me, it was the spicy barbeque sauce that you put on it yourself that made it better. I would rate this like a 3.4 ( a bit better than average but not quite there to great or spectacular- just solidly good). The beef ribs were HUGE and full of meat! I never find meaty beef ribs like this- and I make the best ribs myself! Again the sauce made it but it was just too big for even my 6 ft 1 or 2 inch son to finish and he eats a lot! My pork ribs which usually has more meat than beef ribs so I ordered this and we could try different dishes. It was too meaty and thick- if I knew the beef was so meaty, I would have ordered the beef and shared one dish! Pork ribs was unimpressive and dry. Sauce didn't even help it as it was too tough to really chew. Sides: cornbread was good and addictive. Mac and cheese was good. I did not like the coleslaw as it tasted like lots of crunchy raw onion slices ( and I like and can eat raw onions if made right). It was a hard raw crunch too- maybe didn't have time to blend or let it marinade? I would suggest substituting slivers if red onions that may taste better and let it sit a bit longer to absorb the juices. This was not the sweet kind of Cole slaw that is served usually at restaurants- really just tasted like raw onions straight! That kind of ruined the taste of the other dishes as well! I took like 2-3 bites-didn't get better and I hate to waste food, but couldn't bring myself to eat any more. Overall, a 2.8 for food. Service was friendly ( think her name was Brittni). She was very busy but worked hard to run around and accommodate everyone.

I used them to cater my engagement party; food was amazing! Edward and the whole team were great from start to finish. 10/10 would recommend.

I love love love Mamas Mustard my dad lived quite a ways from me and I would go pick him up and bring him to Mamas Mustard because he loved the location on her Sporn Lane so once a week I drive 45 minutes to pick up my dad we would have lunch or dinner at Mamas Mustard and then I would drive him back another hour to his home and back again so that's how much we love Mamas Mustard. You should try. You won't be disappointed. The portions are really large you get a lot for your money and they're so nice and very quick. The french fries are out of this world by the way.

Got takeout last night. Burnt ends with cornbread and green beans. I lived in Kansas City for awhile, but those burnt ends were better here than any I had in KC. Wow! That smokey flavor. The cornbread was sweet and delicious. The Green beans were so, so--a bit watery. The spicy BBQ sauce was excellent, but I avoided putting it on the burnt ends because I didn't want it to obscure the gloriousness of the meat. My order was up in less than 5 minutes, which was a blessing since I was going in hungry.

Wife picked up carryout and got me a half chicken plate. I'm not a big barbecue guy but it was amazing - great flavor and crispy bark/skin. Extremely juicy. The green beans were also excellent. Cornbread was tasty and sweet but very dense and a bit dry. I tried my wife's cheesy corn and it was also very good. I'd heard this place also has excellent smoked wings. Can't wait to try more!

Sat at the bar where Chris was our bartender. Good selection of beer great selection of bourbon as well as a few specialty cocktails, and bourbon slushy. But we went there for the barbecue, which was very good. Chris encouraged us to try the ribs, but we were distracted by the sliders that you could order multiple different types of meat. We tried the pulled pork, the brisket, and the meatloaf sliders as well as smoked wings. The food was very good. My only suggestion would be a slightly hotter choice for wing sauce . The restaurant started getting crowded around five although the staff seemed to handle the crowd. A few TVs in there for watching the Reds and other sports, overall great visit and great service.

Well.....I bragged to my friend about the killer beef ribs. Everyone has an "off" day, I guess today was that day. I got the order "to go". Opened the box and the ribs were black....hmmm. They were very dry and tough. Maybe some forgot about them in the back of the smoker? I did the rarity and called them. I apparently have a credit on a future purchase- thank you for that. Honestly-I don't think I will order the beef ribs.

I was in town for a work conference and a colleague recommended this place and I'm so glad that he did! Momma's had a fun, laid back atmosphere with a great mix of patrons. Sports games were on the large screen TVs and there were quite a few people hanging out at the bar. Our server (I hate that I didn't catch her name) was great--friendly and attentive without hovering. I took her recommendation for smoked sausage and was glad I did. I paired it with Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes and gravy. I also added a side of bread and butter pickles which were fantastic. There were two sauce bottles on the table--hot and mild. I went with the hot sauce and it was spicy but not overpowering. I'd definitely come back to Momma's!

Amazing food, friendly staff, comfortable environment. Loved this spot, can't wait to visit again!

So good!!!!! Great service, delicious food and sides, and clean!! We come here every time we are in town and have never been disappointed! Amazing restaurant!

Just got done with a long drive from Wisconsin and was hoping for some good food. That is exactly what we got. The nachos, which I replaced the chips with fries, was really good. The flavors blended together beautifully. The server was also very friendly and helpful. We had no troubles with her. The music was good and the setting was very nice.

Went in today and it was at least 90 degrees in the restaurant. Could stay and have lunch it was way to hot! All the workers were very nice. But need the a/c fixed

One of my staples when I'm home My go to is always the wings and fries. The rub seasoning is perfect for me and the fries cooked to my liking. I also LOVE the pickles Momma has made and of course had an order. Today service was good for July 4th. Jess was our server (feeling a little overwhelmed) but did a good job. Cute place to enjoy a sit down meal, talk with family and friends.

OMG!!!!!!! This was the absolute best beef rib I have purchased here in Louisville. My server was so nice and helpful. I got the rack and half rack with some sides. It was so good it is hard to describe it. I think everyone should go and get some!!!! I am DEFINITELY GOING TO add this to my favorite in BBQ here!!!

Brisket was very dry and had no fat on it. Like some fat on my brisket that's what makes it moist and tender. Waitress was nice and did her job, but didn't ask me what I thought of the brisket or my meal. The inside was nothing special. I will never go back! Would have rated a 0 if I could!

Service was very good and polite. There all the standard BBQ choices but uniquely they have beef rib. It is huge and full of meat. Basically you get two bones. I ate one and took the other one home. They are better fresh. The restaurant is bright and can be noisy depending upon the customers. Surprisingly small.

We ordered the barbecue ribs and they were over cooked and tough. The meat did not fall off the bone and was difficult to chew off the bone. My husband ordered a scotch and it was served in a shot glass, the food arrived before our drinks. The two stars are for the service which was great. Too bad that the food wasn't.