Right away when I Walked into this BBQ I felt at home! Especially when u saw the big American flag in the entrance I just knew I was in the right place! The Food was delicious too! Their was perfect amount of seasoning (A few pieces of Salt) And As always, Had my Favorite, Beer. My Son and Wife loved this place too! It was a perfect restaurant for my Proud American Family! One of the dishes had a little too much pepper for my liking, it was so spicy I had to drink fourteen cups of Water! As Always though, As a proud Yelper, This restaurant is Surely an Amazing experience! read more

Place is super cool i side and we thought with the great reviews and the jive inside we finally had found a new bbq spot in KC. They used to have a special of a smoked meatloaf (im sorry, say again) but now it was a staple on the menu. So we both ordered the meatloaf and some ribs. And sadly, the ribs were less then luke warm and the meatloaf was sub par. Dang it this place was not so good. The baked beans were pretty good, mac and chz were so-so. Cheezy corn not a great cheese taste. Not sure if covid or new owners caused this but we were disappointed. read more

This BBQ exceeded any expectations we had for lunch and then some. If you are in within any commutable distance to Independence, Missouri, YOU MUST STOP IN HERE TO EAT! First, the decor is charming. There is tons to look at without it feeling cluttered. Booths are comfortable and music is at a normal, comfortable level. Second, service is fantastic. Margot (sp?) was our server and she was top notch. She greeted us immediately and walked us through the menu, telling us about their specialty (burnt ends) and their various sides. She also assisted me with which sides I could order because of my allergies and Larry's food preferences (no pork). We both got the burnt ends. Third, and most importantly, the food - beyond good. The burnt ends were fall off the bone tender, been in the smoker all day, thank you chef good. So well seasoned. The downside is ... they aren't local and I don't know when I will be near Independence, MO again. (BTW -- the sides were great too - especially the baked beans) I would franchise this place if I could, it was so awesome. Everyone who worked here was so nice and they seem very happy to work there. They also had a steady stream of regulars in the place. It is easy to see why. This place has the best BBQ we had on our cross country trip by a mile. read more

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

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Such amazing food, gracious host and cool decor. If you don't try this place out you must hate yourself. Seriously though, the best barbecue ever and underpriced. Can't imagine a better option for food. So happy I stumbled upon it. read more

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5 stars for catering service. 4 stars for eat in. Eating in the restaurant just simply isn't as good as when I've ordered pans of BBQ and sides for very large family gatherings or employee picnics. When dining in, it is as if I get their leftovers. But with a catering order I get amazing freshly prepared food. There is a difference. read more

Visiting from Utah and heard that these guys have the best BBQ in town, so I wanted to come check them out. I walked in and asked the server whatever locals order the most, and I'm glad I did. Boy this BBQ is awesome, I loved my time here, it's unfortunate that they need me back home, otherwise I'd be eating here every day! read more

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We grabbed food to go here recently. When we go to KC we enjoy trying different BBQ joints and hadn't been here yet so decided to give it a try. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and the wait for our order was fairly quick. We did not eat inside but I liked the car theme they have going on. We opted for the full slab of ribs and one meat platter, with brisket, beans, and Mac & cheese. The ribs were definitely the highlight of the meal: hot, fresh, flavorful and juicy. I also loved the spicy BBQ sauce. The brisket was a big disappointment, pretty dry and bland. Wished we had opted for burnt ends or something else. The beans were good, but I've definitely enjoyed other variations more. The Mac and cheese was classic rubber Mac, yum. The bread was just plain white bread and really didn't add anything to the meal. Definitely not the best BBQ in KC, but this was fun to try. read more

Fantastic BBQ joint and highly recommend giving them a try. Must try the bacon chips, they are ridiculously delicious. Promise you will not regret it. read more

Burnt ends were very dry and not appetizing. This is the second time that this has happened. read more

carry out the place was decorated nice when we arrived the garage door was open and you could see people preparing food. ordered ribs and chicken the chicken had all the flavoring on the skin half over cooked half cooked just right. ribs some very very small pieces some mid sized flavor was ok will return to try other things price was reasonable read more

Great BBQ but I love all BBQ & smoked BBQ I enjoy all Kansas City Smoked BBQ Almost all

We ate there on a Tuesday evening about 6 The burnt end dinner was horrible The meat tasted like it had been reheated repeatedly and was a dark charcoal color -it tasted even worse-we had to send it back it was so bad . The baked beans were just as bad-they were hard and crusty and tasted bad. I am so disappointed in their food.I have been going here since they opened but the food quality lately has suffered so much i had to post a review this time.what a waste of money read more

Well, that was a treat. We'd actually planned to visit a place across the street, but there were no cars in their lot. We'd seen this place a time or two, and (having discussed BBQ as an option) we decided the parking lot full of cars was a good sign. We walked into some REALLY COOL DECOR! Old cars and car parts, cools signs, derby cars, bench seats for booth seats and a car bar! It's a neat place for any BBQ lovers OR car enthusiast! If you're both, this place was MADE for you! Our server was amazing and attentive to us. The food was probably the best suprise. It wasn't just delicious, it was satisfying!! Those were some of the best burnt ends we've ever tried (and there are a LOT of places on that list being a KC native). Their in-house BBQ sauces are a treat, as well! The catfish filet was delicate, fluffy and crispy in a way I wasn't expecting from a BBQ place! Even their fries are to die for! I love the battered ones. I meant to take a picture of my good when it came out, but it was so good, I forgot! We just found our new regular BBQ joint! read more

A Little BBQ Joint - The car bar!! - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Good food. Fun atmosphere . Rib Sunday's ! Big portions . Great service. Music on the deck

So this restaurant makes me love KC that much more. The bartenders are hilarious and make you feel really welcome, the BBQ is melt in your mouth, and the atmosphere is really fun. We had the burnt ends, the pulled pork and sausage sandwich, spicy coleslaw, and mac n cheese. Brunt ends melt in your mouth with all kinds of flavor, no sauce required. Sausage was spicy with a delicious flavor and not intrusive but left a memorable taste that made you want more. It mixed well with the pulled pork. Spicy coleslaw was light and crisp, with a good tang to it. It was purple and not creamy which I prefer. The mac and cheese was good but I think they are still working on perfecting it. Not as thick as I'd like but still good. Fries were light battered and good. Anyway, this place started out as a casual drop in but will be one of our regular places from now on. Definitely checking out the patio when they open it up. Hope this helps. read more

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

Best bbq in the world, great prices too! It looks and feels great lots of racing and car stuff Seriously great sandwich and a drink for 12-15 bucks read more

Dang drive all the way from SE Lees Summit to try and closed earlier than it states. So bummed. read more

Food and atmosphere is awesome, wait staff are always friendly and helpful. Love this place. read more

Best BBQ at a reasonable price! Always friendly service and I LOVE the Sweet Sister sauce! read more

I was out in the independence area with a new hire. Saw this funky bbq spot figured we would stop, because I love BBQ. I would say it was ok, the interior is awesome and so is the outside. I would definitely come back for a drink. The bbq will not win any awards in my opinion. I will be fair and give it another try because it could have been an off day. However the Cheesy corn was bland, needed more salt and pepper for whatever reason there wasn't any on the table. Baked beans were really good especially with big chunks of beef in them. The spicy sausage we juicy and good, but the regular sausage was dry. The first bite of the burnt ends was good and moist. The rest of them were dry and had a vinegar taste at the end which I had never tasted before with burnt ends. Definitely a funky BBQ joint, I will give them another shot. read more

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Quaint little place in the middle of nowhere, nice atmosphere with cars as the background for this place with lots of old time trucks all over the inside . Food is off the chain , service was excellent. The full rack of ribs was great and the sauce was great!! Beware the tops of the bottles come off quite easily and will spill shit everywhere. Nice outdoor dining area!!! Will return soon!!! read more

Dry, dry, dry! If you like to chew and you are craving dry meat this is your spot. I was so excited about bringing an out of town friend here to experience some great KC BBQ. The waitress was great recommending some of their specialties such as the homemade sausage and the pea salad. We ordered burnt ends which were grisly and tasted like dry cubesd steak. We had sausage which seemed to have dried out under a warmer for many hours. The brisket was so dry it was difficult to chew and impossible to swallow even after being dunked in sauce. And the texture of the beans make me wonder if they come out of a can. I was hoping to find a new favorite KC BBQ joint, but not this one...not this time. read more

A Little BBQ Joint - Extremely dry brisket. - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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Such a fun place with AMAZING food. This place moves me closer to being a bbq fan. The bacon chip appetizers are a must try.

Nice local place with reasonably good food. Interesting decor. I've been in there twice, and neither time has the service been very friendly, which is the reason I give three stars instead of four. But still a decent place to hang out and have a reasonably good meal read more

Easy to find and not far from Present Truman home. I at in Sunday afternoon and had the daily special half slab ribs which was meaty and good flavor it came with a lot of fries. I chose cheesy corn as a side due to the reviews here. The corn was a let down it was more like can corn with heavy cream. I was expecting more cheese and flavor. Adding salt didn't help. Over a good choice for local bbq. read more

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

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From the moment we were seated we were taken care of. Our wait staff wrote our names down my used them. The made sure our food was delicious and tasty. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu! read more

Great bbq. Great sandwich selection. The brisket 'build your own melt' is delicious. Burnt ends are the best I've had in KC. Sides are solid. There's allot to love about this place. read more

Solid BBQ. Definitely a place the locals hang around at. Service was great and the food came out pretty quickly.

The ribs were excellent, as well as the side dishes. The owner was very personable and helpful. The next time I am in Missouri, I will definitely go there and eat the ribs were very smoky and flavorful and a really good choice of sauces to go with them. read more

Very interesting place. Love the old toys and license plates and actual booth seats are out of cars. Excellent service and good food.

The wonton appetizers are delicious and usually can't go wrong with their daily specials. But entire menu has plenty of great BBQ sandwiches and dinners. I usually leave there full and prices are reasonable. Highly recommended and I go there quite often. Staff is very friendly and they provide great service. read more

Always a good choice. The meatloaf is great! The sauces are great. The chili is a little bland, though. Skip the chili and get anything else. read more

This is our weekly place to go to and I always get the rib plate but last night I decided to get the burnt ends plate and boy was I glad I did. Let me first say the ribs are ALWAYS great and tender and tasty I just wanted to try something different. I can't say enough these were by far the BEST burnt ends I have ever had anywhere!! These were so tender and have so much flavor in each piece. I think the coating might have brown sugar in it but not certain. Each piece was so good. Let me also add the Pea Salad is also so good. I have been here numerous times and this place has NEVER disappointed us!!! read more

A Little BBQ Joint - Delicious Burnt Ends with 2 Sides - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

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I love this joint from the bottom of my heart I remember going when it first opened up. Very good BBQ certainly a step above aurthur bryants. Was throughly disappointed when I placed my first online pickup order and the food was subpar. I usually order their famous burnt ends but this time 50% of the burnt end bites were all fat and no meat. I was asked to wait until my order was ready when I arrived at the restaurant. After w few minutes they gave me my order but it had been sitting on the counter in front of both me and the waitress the entire time I was waiting. Also they advertise the burnt ends as a whole 1/2lbs and I've never had an issue with portioning until now when I ordered online. There were barely enough pieces to cover the slice of bread with it. Sucks to spend $20 on a meal and have it not be enough food. read more

OK, first off, this is not a "fine dining" experience. It's an old school greasy, dark, loud bbq joint. There are spiderwebs under the tables, the booths squeak and I'm pretty sure I need a tetanus shot after using their bathroom. So if you're looking for a Michelin Star experience, this ain't it. What it does offer is MEAT. And a whole lot of it for a really good price. This place is probably Kansas City's best kept secret. I got a succulent, melt in your mouth brisket sandwich for 10 bucks that I couldn't even dream of finishing. Let alone the sides which were excellent as well. A $15 dinner plate here could easily feed two hungry people. It's only about 15 minutes from the Royals/Chiefs stadiums, so if you're in the Independence area and don't have a lot of cash, this is the place to go. Doesn't look like much on the outside, even less on the inside but stick around and you'll be full and happy in no time. read more

A Little BBQ Joint - This is just the sandwich. The dinner plate was a whole heck of a lot more meat for like $5 more. - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

Food wasn't that good. Ordered 2 beef sandwiches w fries and 1 Turkey sandwich with fries on June 11th around 2pm. Will definitely not come back. Brisket and turkey were both dry. Brisket was burnt around the edges. Definitely not worth the price. Online they advertise a sandwich and fries for $12 but their in-store menu had it for almost $15. The ordering process was simple and the employees were polite. Good customer service. The sauce taste good and they gave me a lot which I appreciate. The fries tasted pretty good, but not good enough to want to go back. I did not get a picture of the turkey; but picture Thanksgiving turkey.. not sliced barbecue turkey. It wasn't the worse food but I'm shocked to see so many five star reviews. I'm starting to think people don't even eat the food before they type a review. For the price I paid, I was highly disappointed. read more

A Little BBQ Joint - Beef sandwich on white bread with fries - Barbeque Near Me - Independence, Missouri

The food is so good! Service is great! Such a cool place to go grab some barbecue. The atmosphere is amazing

Great atmosphere, service and food! I will definitely go back if I'm the area again.

My husband and I took two other people to supper here last night. We hadn't been here since before COVID and we were really looking forward to the great food and unique atmosphere. Our guests had never been here before and we were telling them what a great place this was. WAS is the operative word. We all ordered the brisket dinner plates. The meat was good - what there was of it. We got around 5 slices of very tender brisket over half a slice of bread, 2 sides consisted of a cup of very average baked beans and bland cheesy corn - both were just lukewarm temperature, and a pickle - for $16.99. I was so disappointed and sorry we chose to celebrate a birthday meal here. Thankfully the service was good and we tipped accordingly, but I don't see us coming back here in the future. read more

Great service, tender ribs, usually busy- the hot German Potato Salad is delish. The old cars decor is funky with a neighborly atmosphere. The hubby's favorite is the burnt ends. read more