close to home and REALLY good Q! we always enjoy thos place! Bloody Marie's are awesome

Ugh. I still think about this place. The burnt ends star in my meat dreams. What a lovely hidden gem. Just stop. You really need to eat here. read more

Horrible burnt ends chewy and nothing but fat I truly wish I could say it was great because it's so close to my house but this is the third attempt we won't be going back read more

Everything about this place was an experience. Driving up it seems to be a quaint little hole in the wall. But as you go thru the door you know that it's something much more! Every little detail about this place is fantastic! And the food was phenomenal! We had a sampler of several meats and sides. Before our main dishes came though, we had a couple appetizers. Both were great (I shared pictures of both). The bbq wonton were good but the sauce that came with it was the bomb! Our favorite was the bacon chips! That is what I imagine will be served in heaven...it's that good! Their bbq sauces have awesome names and are very tasty! Sweet Sister, Mad housewife, crazy mother in law, and hot mistress...haha we tried sweet Sister and mad house wife and hey were very good!!! All the meats we had were great! For sides I would definately suggest the hot potato salad...it was our favorite! We tried alot of the stuff on the menu but not everything. We will have to try more the next time we come thru town. The owner (and the boss Lady ) were friendly and inviting! We learned about alot of the decor and they invited us to look around outside on the patio. No detail left undone! Something you have to experience. Be prepared to wait a little if you come during lunch or dinner time...but they get you in as quickly as possible. It will be worth the wait for sure! read more

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The best KC BBQ isn't even in KC, it's in Independence MO!!! We stumbled onto this place one Sunday afternoon after visiting the Truman Presidential Library and Museum. Great BBQ, burnt ends were the best we have ever had!!! Ribs, pork and brisket were all superior to the many places we have visited! The waitresses were very helpful and attentive. Good local beer selection and a band on the patio made this a fantastic visit!!! read more

I was not expecting a great barbecue joint in Independence Missouri of all places. I was pleasantly surprised. I was impressed by the quality of the food and the staff but also the cool Interior decorations as well. I brought a friend here from out of town and he was impressed with the barbecue and the variety of the menu. read more

We were in town for a couple days and were looking for a good bbq place. Saw this place on yelp and gave it a shot. Great atmosphere and even better food. Our party of 4 had the pulled pork sandwich, burnt ends, brisket and spicy sausage. All were awesome. The 3 different house sauces were great too. Recommend this place to anyone wanting great bbq. Wanted to try the chocolate bacon dessert, but we were too full. read more

The food was flavorful, the decor delightful, and the service surperb. We found this place on Google while visiting friends. As BBQ fans we were anxious to try something new. When we found the place, there was limited parking in the lot. We found a spit across the street and followed our noses to the buildinf. Once inside the place was full, but we found seats at the bar. Our bartender quickly got us menus and drinks and explained the sauces so we would get the heat we wanted. I really liked that the sauce was served on the side, allowing us to choose what we wanted and not overwhelming the meat. He ordered the pulled pork, beans, and cheesy corn. I had 1/4 chicken, beans, and mac and cheese. His pulled pork was firm but juicy, and my baked chicken was cooked perfectly. We shared some wontons, which was a little too much heat for me, but he enjoyed them greatly. The prices were in line with the quality of the food and service. We were a little disappointed that moist towelettes weren't available with the meal as sometimes fingers get a bit sticky. On the walls were interesting things to see, art and car memorabilia, and on the back deck live music and a pontoon boat seating 20 for special reservations. We checked out the bathrooms, and they were clean, nicely decorated, and had plenty of hand soap and towels. You can tell a lot from a place by how they keep up the restrooms. We also met some new friends -- a fellow named Butch and the owners and their family were all on site and it was great to see them all working together to make such a lovely experience for all their guests. read more

Their BBQ is always on point. Burnt ends are amazing. Never been disappointed. Will definitely be going back again and again and again!!!

I really like the chicken here! Their beans and cheesy corn is very good as well!! Friendly and nice atmosphere

Did carry out and it was wonderful! Friendly staff and great service and food is awesome!

Excellent service and delicious BBQ with or without sauce. Tried going to LC's and there was a 1.5 hr wait so this was our second choice. Will be a first choice from now on. Burnt Ends best in town, meaty with the perfect amount of marble. Sides were all homemade no dessert of us. read more

Bbq was just ok. The sides were second rate and the ribs were just ok. With all the great bbq places in this town I would not bother with this one read more

When we first moved to Independence about a year ago we knew that KC was known for BBQ. We were tired after a long day of driving to get here and wanted to eat somewhere close that would be good. We looked on Yelp and saw this place. WE WERE THRILLED with the food and have been back numerous times. The staff are great, the food is great and the ambiance is wonderful. It was an excellent introduction to KC BBQ. We have since been to almost all of the other favorite spots for BBQ in KC and still prefer this one. Well done guys! read more

Awesome barbecue and even better Bloody Mary's! Such a great place to go when you are craving some serious KC bbq

Food was very good, we had pulled pork and burnt ends. Beans and fries were delicious. 3 sauces to choose from and we tried them all. Delicious. Good place to eat, was very busy and getting a table was a challenge as it is seat yourself and it was busy that night. Service was good , food delivered hot and as ordered. read more

Great food, sit inside or out and hear the band. Shorts and flip flops will do A hidden gem to be sure. read more

So walking in the place is filthy. I sat at the bar and eventually got a menu. I was never offered anything to drink and the 3 girls I saw working there, were to preoccupied in conversation to be bothered taking my order or bringing me a drink. When the all three decided to stand around a table and carry on with their personal lives I left. No excuse for such poor service. They didn't want to be bothered working and that's all that was to it. read more

Over priced for the small amounts of food given, burnt ends was more fat then meat. Can't proven once you take home for a to-go order. Very sad service has become to all this, over priced foods of smaller quantity. For a dinner out for two not worth it. read more

Phenomenal ribs. Amazing Brisket chili. Wonderful attentive service. Love the atmosphere if this place

BBQ was great. Food came out hot and fast. The atmosphere is pretty laid back. Wish I would have spent more time there. They had a live band that night. But I had to get back on the road to drive. read more

Love the decor! The service was good but the food was just ok. Cheesy corn, fries and sausage were good. The sauces were good but not great. The ribs were ok but I prefer baby backs that tend to be less fatty. My biggest complaint would be that the brisket was way to dry and the beans too sweet. It's a really cool place and worth checking out but I can't say I'll go back. read more

A Little BBQ Joint - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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I love love love the food here! Always hot and fresh and the staff is so friendly! I recommend the hot cheesy corn most of all.

What can I saw other than this place blew my socks off!! WOW.... food was fantastic. Atmosphere fun and cozy. This is a must stop place if you are driving through Independence MO. Heck this little place is great even if you are in Kansas City and need to drive to go here. We loved the ribs that we got and the sides were pretty good too. read more

Visiting from out of town I was looking forward to legendary KC BBQ....and I'm still looking. Nothing was bad but nothing was great. The bacon appetizer was delicious though. Service was good and the atmosphere was very cool. read more

My friend was in from out of town and wanted to meet somewhere for BBQ. I found this place online, it was half way between us and had good reviews. Two of us ordered the Burnt Ends dinner, one with added ribs and one Sinister Sister Meatloaf Sandwich. I have to say, none of us were fans. The Burnt Ends were dry, dry, dry and so salty. We had an order of "spicy slaw" which was literally just red cabbage in a bowl with nothing on it. The ribs were okay, once I finally got them, but they were also very dry and extremely under-seasoned. Not much flavor at all. The meatloaf was cut fairly thin and the bread overwhelmed the sandwich. None of us cared for any of the three sauces that they offered. The best thing any of us ate were the baked beans, they were excellent. The service was a little slow but she was pleasant and fun. read more

My god this place will make your mouth water. The burnt ends are the best hands down! The homemade sauces are amazing and the staff is great! read more

By myself taking a new way to traverse KC and stay out of rush hour Traffic. Cute decorations great burnt ends, just ask for all tender pieces because they are seasoned to perfection! read more

Good food, generous portions. Good and friendly service. Wait was also not long, and they welcomed us in 20 min. before closing, with a smile. Kudos for that alone. We noticed old, dirty, carpet and mentioned that we were put off by that. Low and behold, the next time we went they had new flooring. Way to be on top of things guys. read more

The place was super packed so I knew the food would be good! I finally got it home and it was amazing! The ribs were yummy and the cheesy corn needed like a dash of salt and pepper but were delicious. The sauce was super good! The ribs had meat on the bone but kinda chewy but still seasoned to perfection! Im definitely going back! read more

Best BBQ ever. Had the best pulled pork sandwich when i was there visiting. The wait time to get in was a little long, but understandable because of how popular it is. read more

In town for a weekend and this was our first stop. Tried the burnt ends and babybacks. All of it awesome. Cold beer on draft and great wait staff. read more

A Little BBQ Joint - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Having tried many of the BBQ spots throughout the KC metro, I find it hard to be a huge proponent of A Little BBQ Joint. In eastern Jackson County, there's not many BBQ places outside of ALBJ. The food is alright but most of the meats are dry but seasoned well. Their highlight is the sauces they offer. They are really good. The service is decent, too. Overall, it's a cool spot, just relative to the area. Gate's on 40 Highway and a better option. read more

There new appetizer green beans and cauliflower is awesome. Their two new sandwiches DaBull and Mad Hog are excellent.

In a town where BBQ joints with names like Gates and Bryants and Joes stride like Cue Colosses in the pantheon of KC pit masters, A Little BBQ Joint, ironically operating in Independence, quietly stakes its ground as one of the top barbecue eateries on either side of the state line. They could expand the variety of their meats and sides, and toss in an offering for the non-carnivores who travel with with the wolf packs who come for the stellar ribs, brisket, and chicken of the current menu. What is on there though passes the base test of "No lie if it's great when it's dry" That is to say, when you don't slather it with sauce how does the meat fare? The rub is enough without being overpowering,and the cuts are lean enough and great grades of meat. If that wasn't enough, the atmosphere of this place breaks with the tradition of the sterile, all-business meateries that have been the norm on the midwestern cue scene. It's not fast-foodie looking like Joe's. It's hip and casual with cool kitsch. The service? Not just good. Amazing. We came with our one vegetarian. There is not much in the way of offerings there (none really other than grilled cheese). The waitress, a recovering plant gnasher, offered my daughter a peanut butter sandwich out of her own stock that she brought to work, and brought her her some heirloom tomatoes to snack on as well. For those of us visiting from Manhattan Under the Palms, Southeast Florida, that kind of generosity was quite touching, and we really appreciated it. These are not only the rising stars of the KC que scene, but they're coming up with a fusion of the bar/gastropub feel with rock-star barbecue. GO. GO. (Why are you still reading this??) GO!!! read more

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As we strolled in to KC looking to try some of the local BBQ masterpieces we came upon "a little BBQ joint". Situated on top of a hill, the smoke smell is welcoming as you walk in from the gravel parking lots. 5pm and on a Friday night and it was packed. We sat our selves and might have got lost a little in the shuffle, but once we got service it was amazing. We ordered a half pound of sausage and half point of brisket, side of cole slaw and side of potato salad. Sausage- hardwood smoked, hand made, nice solid casing with a good fat ratio. The hot was not overly spicy. Brisket- was for sure on the lean side, and and a very nice smoke ring... No cheap sauce poured on the top just pure flavor. 3 Sauces- all homemade- all very good- I suggest the mean mother in law sauce- thick and spicy. Cole slaw was different- not mayo based but really fresh and great taste. Total price with tip included and drinks -$29 for a ton of food. read more

I rely on YELP reviews when I'm out of town, so when I read the recent negative review I was ready to skip A Little BBQ Joint. BUT... it was just down the street from the Truman Library, I did skip breakfast and I was really hungry. I am so glad I didn't by-pass this little gem. The Burnt Ends were awesome and being Thursday it was rib day. The ribs were excellent, the sides were different (cheese corn/spicy coleslaw) and the potato salad/beans were great, too. Parking lot was somewhat filled at this early lunch time, but by the time we left it was packed. No wonder between the food and service I can see how it would be a jamming place for lunch or dinner. Be sure to try it when in town or if you live here permanently. read more

Week 5 in "The KC BBQ Tour." The pulled pork was a bit greasy, but the meat had great flavor, and it was on a nice toasted bun. With the sandwich three choices in sauce, from sweet to spicy. The sauce had a non-traditional taste but that worked in their favor, it was nice to have a new taste. The fries were cooked in a high temperature oil that dropped the appearance but over all had a great taste. The scored an 84%. read more

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Great experience, the owner was having a party and invited us to join them. Food was outstanding. Have the burnt ends. Awesome! Will be back! read more

A Little BBQ Joint - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Great local bbq spot in Independence. Burnt ends are my favorite and we can't start any meal here without bacon chips. Some sides are very simple & feel mass produced (beans, mac&cheese) but the bbq is where it's at - they know what they're doing there for sure! And I love mixing the three sauces for my own special blend. read more