Kansas City: the home of BBQ. When you think of Kansas City, a few main words may come quickly to your mind: Chiefs, BBQ, and Jazz.
It is no doubt that BBQ brings people around from the entire country to eat at some of our popular restaurants in the KC area. Some of the most well-known BBQ sauces and techniques of grilling come from this Mid-West area. Whether you are a local or a tourist, you won't want to miss out on the opportunity to eat at the restaurants below!
BB's Lawnside BBQ & Blues
Address: 1205 E 85thStreet, Kansas City, MO 64131
Kansas City is well-known for its' BBQ! There are a TON of places to get mouthwatering BBQ dishes, but BB's is my absolute favorite spot to go. They even offer live music! I recommend starting off your dinner or lunch with their popular BBQ Nachos appetizer. When I go to BB's, I always order the BBQ Sundae: "From top to bottom this three-layered delight will satisfy any BBQ lover’s craving. Hickory smoked pit beans, creamy coleslaw and succulent Pulled Pork – served in a Mason jar and topped off with sauce and a pickle spear."
Q39
Address: Kansas City, MO - multiple locations
Q39 is one of my favorite BBQ spots to eat dinner with friends! Every time someone visits Kansas City, I will take them to Q39. Their pulled pork sandwich is my favorite because of their savory BBQ sauce and their homemade coleslaw on top. I highly recommend getting a side of the potato salad - I have never had better potato salad anywhere else! Try out their macaroni & cheese appetizer or their fried onion string appetizer before your meal!
Joe's Kansas City BBQ
Address: Kansas City, MO - multiple locations
Joe's BBQ is another popular destination for lovers of barbeque. A lot of individuals celebrate birthdays and other memorable party reasons at Joe's. Their burnt ends and brisket are spectacular. I have never tried better potato salad anywhere else. Joe's brownie and crème Brule are my favorite desserts in town! Can't decide on what to order? Try their multiple meat platter to get a sampling of different meats.
Gate's BBQ
Address: Kansas City, MO - multiple locations
Gate's is another popular BBQ hot spot in Kansas City, although the set up is slightly different than what you might be use to. You will go up to the counter to order your food first and then you will find your seat! Servers will bring the dish out to you once it is done! I always order their Bun with Fries dish where you can choose between beef, ham, turkey, or pork. You can even buy their homemade BBQ in a bottle!
Burnt End BBQ
Address: 2450 Grand Ave, Kansas City, MO 64108
Burnt End BBQ inside of Crown Center is a great place to grab a bite while shopping! We stayed at the Sheraton and walked across the Link to get inside Crown Center. I ordered the 2 meat (burnt ends & pulled pork) and 2 sides (Mac & Cheese and coleslaw). The Mac & Cheese was spectacularly cheesy! Check out the BBQ station which has a handful of different flavored BBQ sauce.
There are plenty of additional restaurants to grab unbelievably delicious BBQ in the KC area that I may not have listed above. Below are some more recommendations within the KC area! When I visit this spot, I'll make sure to update the section with pictures of my meal and a the review of the food!
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