Barbwire Barbecue

Terrific restaurant. The owner and staff are super friendly. When you first go there... it's a bit…read moreoverwhelming. The menu is on a huge chalkboard and it's cram packed with options. It takes awhile to go through and read the selections. The owners seem to go to great lengths to accommodate special dietary requests, too. The prices are reasonable and the restaurant is easy to access. It's in a local strip mall. Parking is ample. Handicapped accessible. This restaurant has the best gyros in town. So good! Highly recommended. There are specials everyday which are posted on Facebook.

Amazing! Very good food, service and all around great experience! Highly recommend! We were greeted…read moreand after eating asked how it was. Genuinely impressed.

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Carrot cake!!!! That one time they made me a lot of carrot cake :)

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Terrebonne Po'boys

4.5(335 reviews)

8.0 mi

The clam chowder was out of this world, and the hush puppies that everyone raves about lived up to…read morethe hype! What a great decision coming here as a family. Atmosphere was awesome, especially during a major holiday weekend, and service was fantastic as well! I would give 6 stars if I could!

We have wanted to come here on trips to visit our daughter at KU for the past 3 years but never…read moremade it until today. To say our expectations were met and then some is an understatement. Everything we had was 10/10. Shrimp Po Boy sandwiches were full of shrimp, fresh veggies and great sauce. The bread made it perfect. Hush puppies were outstanding and huge. Had a dozen for the table and couldn't finish them. They were sweet and had a nice amount of corn had a little Cajun kick as well. Cole slaw was crazy good (really nice fresh veggie mix and not too mayo-y), red beans and rice (with added andouille sausage for just a buck extra) was off the charts good (it's one of my favorite sides and this was far and away the best I've ever had). I don't like any poutine but the kids who enjoy it really liked theirs (a side that was enough for 3). Friendly staff and quick service and a cool vibe for the place. I'm so sorry I didn't take pictures (we started too fast).

27.2 mi•West Plaza, Country Club Plaza

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Bay Boy Specialty Sandwiches

4.8(473 reviews)

As a general rule, I stay away from crowded areas like the Plaza and Westport, but I really wanted…read moreto try this place out. As luck would have it, I had to run an errand near the area and my decision was made. First off, the entrance isn't where you'd think it would be. The order window was closed and I noticed people going up to the deck to get in, so up I headed. The place was actually spacious and comfortable, it has a Caribbean vibe to it. After much consternation, I figured I'd make it tough on them and opted for the Reuben. As some somebody who has had many Reubens at the place where they were invented, Omaha's Blackstone Hotel, I can be a tough judge. This is definitely the best place to get one in KC, so I know that I'll be back for more. I even liked the bread that they used, it set it apart from other sammiches. And the service was great, so I'll be back.

Always enjoed visiting here to try out speciality sandwich. The server/counter folks were patient…read moreto answer all my questions and offer replacement to ingredients i did not want to include on my sandwich. The wait even too so long I got a extra cookie to help with the longer times. It was awesome! Entering the space on weekday is preferable for those who do not want to have a lot of noise when eating dinner. On saturday during peak lunch the spot can get pretty busy but somehow never packed. They even have a fun merch corner if you fee like reppin som delicious dough. Will return soon if not atleast a couple times before the end of the summer.

Retro gaming in the dining area

The Bay Boy

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Baldwin City Beer Company

3.3(25 reviews)

12.6 mi

Hit them up after some baseball games. They had just opened and we were the first ones for the…read moreday. Food came out a little slow and I thought it was a bit greasy but portions were good and everyone enjoyed. Would like to come back for a beer tour-looked like a lot of good Options

We stopped by with a party of six and had a very disappointing experience before we were even…read moreseated. The gentleman who initially greeted us was friendly, welcoming, and working to find us a table. While he was doing that, an older blonde woman came to the hostess stand, asked if we were with the baseball team already seated, and when we said no, immediately told us it would be a 20-30 minute wait for food because there were only two people working. It felt less like setting expectations and more like she was trying to discourage us from staying. When the host returned to seat us, we mentioned we were reconsidering because of how we had been treated. The woman then came back and told him the kitchen couldn't handle our party of six. Given the mixed messages and unwelcoming attitude, we decided to leave. The host was great, but the interaction with the other employee ensured we won't be back.

Baldwin City Beer Company - Turkey club ($14 as of 12/2) with beans. The sandwich is a real slice of turkey breast! It was incredibly good and the beans were great.

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Turkey club ($14 as of 12/2) with beans. The sandwich is a real slice of turkey breast! It was incredibly good and the beans were great.

Latchkey Deli

4.3(68 reviews)

8.0 mi

I recently visited this little deli in LFK and I absolutely loved it. The deli is on the smallish…read moreside but they do have indoor seating and a little patio out front. The ambiance is pretty bare bones but they definitely advertise their political stance and I appreciate that because I like to support like minded places and people. They also had signage up that was super informative and helpful for certain situations one might run into in this current environment. The kitchen is super open and the service was friendly. They offer a variety of sandwiches, sides, soups, Italian sodas, and even catering. I went with the Classic sandwich: roast chicken, turkey, bacon, Colby, green leaf lettuce, tomato, onions, mayo, and avocado spread on toasted whole grain. I did have them swap the whole grain for sourdough because I'm a sourdough junkie. They were totally accommodating. The sandwich was delicious. The deli meat was high quality and had a great flavor. The veggies were fresh. The sandwich stacked. Highly recommend. They have a bunch of sides like potato, pasta, and even green salads, plus Mac and cheese, but I went with the tomato soup. The tomato soup is housemade with white wine and aromatics and topped with a dill crème fraische. The soup was so good that I would have happily eaten a giant vat of it and would have been satisfied. This will probably be the side I order for life. Although they do have a daily soup so that may have to be tried in the future. Definitely stop in and check them out!

I was beyond pleasantly surprised by Latchkey Deli. Having Celiac usually makes deli food a…read moreminefield, and most places land somewhere between disappointing and barely acceptable. But not here. Their Celiac‑friendly options are full of flavor, thoughtfully prepared, and genuinely enjoyable. The portion sizes blew me away, and the quality you get for the price is outstanding. It's rare to find a place that takes dietary restrictions seriously and still delivers amazing food. Latchkey Deli has earned a loyal customer in me.

Tomato Soup

Latchkey Italian

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WheatFields Bakery Café

4.3(368 reviews)

8.0 mi

I was visiting from out of town and discovered this place. It would do well in the SF Bay Area…read morewhere I live. Seems to be a very popular spot. Friendly service. Food and pastries were yummy. It seems to get quite busy, which may delay orders, but I didn't mind. I'll stop by again the next time I'm in town.

Best cinnamon rolls in the 5 state area! Incredible food, could have slightly better service as…read morethere aren't enough people to bus tables. Get there early as they tend to run out of some favorites like cinnamon rolls and biscuits and gravy.

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Yello Sub

3.9(102 reviews)

9.0 mi

Fresh ingredients, quick service, and casual comfie atmosphere. Stopped at this spot during a…read moresoccer camp and so glad we did. The sandwich options were plentiful and they were able to safely accommodate my gluten free needs! The ingredients were super fresh! We would highly recommend and will probably be back if we are ever in the Lawrence area!

Only complaint is the rewards program sucks, I never get my birthday reward. Subs are great. A…read moreLawrence staple, at least in my crowd. The normal sub shop ambiance for the most part. Service is usually pretty good, just depends on who is working that day.

Chicken BBQ

The Experience

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Auntie Em's Deli & Bakery

4.3(41 reviews)

11.7 mi

Very good deli. Excellent Ruben sandwich, great Philly cheesesteak, ham and cheese also very good.read more

Their sandwiches are delicious and they have a nice variety of desserts... I love the carrot cake…read moretoo. Mmmm good!

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The Upper Cut KC

4.2(136 reviews)

40.6 mi

•$$$

This place has the best meats in town. It's also my favorite place to eat these days as well. All…read moretheir portions are huge the food is top-notch. I ordered food to go. My one-year-old fell asleep in her car seat. I called inside to see if it was ready and they were nice enough to bring my order out to me. Very classy establishment.

The UpperCut KC absolutely delivered! I had Meme's Million Dollar Burger with the brisket mac &…read morecheese. The burger was delicious, although I'd probably try a different side next time. My buddy got the loaded fries with brisket queso, steak, and brisket, and they were amazing. That brisket queso had an awesome smoky flavor, and the portions on everything were HUGE. We were both impressed with how much food we got, and everything tasted fresh and packed with flavor. It is definitely on the pricey side, but with the portion sizes and quality of the food, I'd say it was worth it. My only real complaint was the small seating area, and the wait was pretty long. That said, they're upfront about it...they make everything fresh and even warn you that they "aren't fast food." So if you're willing to wait, I'd definitely recommend giving The UpperCut KC a try. Great food and huge portions!

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Michael W.

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4 years ago

Barbwire has a large menu with a great selection of sides. I've had the excellent burnt ends, the pulled turkey and the pulled pork. The beans are the best I've ever had from anywhere. It's order-at-the-counter service but all of the staff were super nice and helped out with drinks and table service after we dug in. I highly recommend Barbwire. The space is clean and the restrooms were tidy. We sat inside this time but will try the big patio on our next visit. read more

Gabriel R.

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6 years ago

Wow! This is the spot! The KC area has so many good BBQ restaurants, and this one stands talll amongst any of them. Worth getting away from the city!!!! Down-home vibe, VERY generous portions, and creative and delicious menu. Indoor and outdoor seating, with games for the family! This place is a gem. Try the "out of the chute", it will change your life! read more

Brandi W.

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6 years ago

The food was great! My husband and I shared The Chute and The Haystack and they were amazing! Thanks for the great food and great service!

Ava T.

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4 months ago

Chicken was amazing tasted like McDonald's but way better sweet BBQ sauce is now my favorite!

Jon S.

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5 years ago

The food is great. The staff is great. Get the carrot cake!

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