Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que -- The Rocket Pig Was Worth the Trip!…read more My oh my, Joe's lived up to the hype! This place was your typical BBQ stop, classic interior, simple and the smells whoa! After settling into our Airbnb, my wife and I needed dinner. We arrived around 8:15 PM and there were STILL 15-20 people ahead of us. At that hour, seeing a line told me we were probably in the right place. I planned to keep things simple: Just get a pulled pork sandwich. Then I saw the Rocket Pig. Pulled pork, BBQ glaze, bacon, pepper jack cheese, BBQ mayo and fried jalapeños. I at least showed some restraint and ordered the regular instead of the jumbo. Rocket Pig -- 10/10! This thing was outstanding. Smoky, cheesy, a little spicy, messy and loaded with flavor. My taste buds were tingling! While standing in line, we struck up a conversation with two guys from Chicago who told us people come to Joe's for the meat and the sides generally take a back seat. Since I'm definitely a "side guy," I had to find out for myself. The BBQ beans were a disappointment -- 4/10 for me. They simply didn't match the quality of everything else. My wife went with the regular pulled pork sandwich and, after getting a recommendation from one of the employees, ordered the cornbread. Winner! 10/10. Then came the banana pudding. We were told, "Don't pass on it." Melissa, who took our order, said there were only three left. DONE. Give us one! Banana pudding -- 10/10. It may honestly be some of the best banana pudding I've ever tasted. Creamy, rich and topped with crushed Heath Bar. I seriously considered getting back in line and buying the other two for later. In hindsight, I probably should have! We were also told that during the World Cup the line stretched outside and wrapped around the building, with people waiting more than two hours. After eating here, I understand why. Fortunately, our wait was only about 20 minutes, and it was absolutely worth it. Would I return? Without hesitation. But this is Kansas City, and there are still more BBQ joints I need to try! If you're visiting KC, Joe's belongs on your list. And if you like a loaded BBQ sandwich, GET THE ROCKET PIG! Food: Rocket Pig: 10/10 Cornbread: 10/10 Banana Pudding: 10/10 BBQ Beans: 4/10 Overall:

Wow! This place is amazing! I arrived around 4pm on a Wednesday and I was able to walk right in and…read morestraight up to the counter. I have heard this place normally has a long line so try and go on off times. I ordered the Burnt End Dinner for $25.99 and it comes with two sides. I chose the baked beans and the street corn based on recommendation. The Burnt End Dinner isn't always available so if you see it order it. Trust me. This is my first time here and I was super excited. I read all the reviews and I knew exactly what I was going to order. When I got the burnt ends they looked heavenly. They were so incredibly tender yet still had texture. The fat had completely melted throughout the meat and kept everything moist. The seasoning was on point. Not too much but still added this great smoke and depth of flavor. Absolutely phenomenal. As for the baked beans, 100% recommend. They had chunks of meat in them and were both sweet and had a nice kick. So good. As for the street corn it was nice and salty, creamy, and sweet. The corn still had texture and was addictive. The whole meal came with three slices of bread and a couple of pickles to cleanse the palate. They also provided their hot barbecue sauce and their original. Both were amazing but the spicy is chef's kiss. So good!

Tried their smoked brisket sandwich and it was great. Very moist and perfect flavor…read more Great service and love the down home atmosphere. Not crazy about their coleslaw....a little too much vinegar. Plan to make this a regular stop.

Every time my family and I go and eat here we enjoy the atmosphere and the food. We absolutely love…read morethe service that we receive when we dine in. The only thing we wish was better was having more open hours available. We highly recommend eating here.

Food, service and ambiance was great. Our server Hailey recommended the chicken wings and they were…read morean amazing starter. Super great hostess and can't wait to sit in her section next time I'm in town.

Food is always amazing and today Angel was our server. She was delightful and incredibly…read moreattentive. Made for a great lunch experience!

Easy online order and pickup. Great brisket sandwich and sampler platter. Everything was excellent!…read more Glad to have top level BBQ so close to my house.

My boyfriend likes to get the rib special here. A slab for $19 I think. He said they are pretty…read moregood especially for that price! We picked up to go but the restaurant looked clean. They had our order ready when we arrived. Ordering online was easy! I've gotten the salad which comes with ham and Turkey - $13. I added some brisket for an extra $3 making my salad $16. It was good and I got a large portion of meats. This will probably sound like a weird complaint but the turkey tasted very strong. It almost overpowered everything else in the salad. I usually like turkey but this was borderline for me. Everything else was very good. I think we will be back for the rib special!

I went on a two month long hot dog adventure that ended with stop #20 at Fritz's Meat and Superior…read moreSausage Company. Fritz's takes a blue ribbon for its $3 made and smoked in-house hot dog. Free sauerkraut, mustard, Dijon, BBQ sauce, and ketchup are available at the condiment table and other toppings are available for purchase, I added jalapeños and slivered onions for $1. A masterpiece on a soft but durable bun. I also bought a $5 pint of sausage "burnt ends" that I ate plain and mixed into a scrambled egg dish. The $8 whole smoked chicken was my wife and I's favorite chicken we've ever had. I'm sad that in Fritz's has been in operation 99 years and that I have never been in before this weekend. If you buy rotisserie chickens from the store, stop it and head to Fritz's.

We don't go here on a regular basis, only special occasions, but they always knock it out of the…read morepark! While during most of the year, they do sell lunch, that's just not why most people go to Fritz's. They're renowned for their smoked meats. Around holidays they sell smoked turkeys, gravy, and- most importantly- their 3 sausage stuffing, which is a must for our holiday meals. It is delicious! It can get busy some mornings with people picking up, but I always see people getting helped fast, the line goes quickly. Pro tip: you don't have to be there right in the morning. Wait a couple hours and come in, you'll be fine. Year round, we're a fan of their breakfast burrito mix of meats- just cook it up with eggs and you have yourself a filling meal. Then there's the dog bones.... Altogether, this is a simple and unassuming place, a bit old fashioned, but very much solid.

This food truck is serving up some serious KC BBQ flavors! We tried their brisket grilled cheese,…read morebrisket nachos and burnt ends. The truck itself is super clean and tidy, you get utensils and everything you need to enjoy your meal and the owner has curated a wonderful experience as you order and wait for your food and smell all the amazing smells coming your way. It was great to explore Shawnee after eating too! This is a MUST TRY

Really good craft BBQ that is sorely needed in KC. Great things ahead and this is a 4+ review,…read moreleaving that final star for room to grow into. The brisket is really good, I didn't have a chance with ribs(pictures look fantastic) or burnt ends to give a more full review. The room to grow is the smoke. I wished for a stronger and more complex profile. The street/cheesy corn was incredibly refreshing.

Drove 2+ hours from Des Moines just to visit Slaps BBQ. Had the Sampler platter and added burnt…read moreends. Cheezy corn and baked beans were incredible. Sausage and turkey was tasty. Thin sliced brisket was good, but I prefer 1/2+ slices. Definately worth the visit.

If you're looking for authentic Kansas City barbecue, Slap's BBQ absolutely deserves a stop. This…read moreis the kind of place where the focus is on the food, not the frills. The casual, counter-service setup has a true neighborhood BBQ joint feel, and it's easy to see why both locals and visitors recommend it. The restaurant is especially known for its ribs and burnt ends, and it's common for popular items to sell out later in the day, so arriving early is a smart idea. The barbecue was outstanding. The meat was tender, smoky, and packed with flavor, with the perfect balance of bark and juiciness. Every bite tasted like it had spent hours in the smoker, and the house barbecue sauce complemented the meat without masking its natural flavor. Portions were generous, making it an excellent value for the quality you receive. The sides were just as enjoyable and rounded out the meal nicely. Everything was served hot and fresh, and the fast-moving counter service kept the line moving efficiently even when the restaurant was busy. Overall, Slap's BBQ delivers exactly what people hope to find when they come to Kansas City for barbecue--authentic smoked meats, generous portions, and a laid-back atmosphere. Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, this is a barbecue destination that's well worth experiencing.

This place is always busy during the lunch and dinner hours so it must be good…read more We visited Jack Stack Lenexa while on vacation in Kansas City from California. I ordered the pork ribs and my daughter had the burnt ends. Everything was incredible! The burnt ends are other worldly. The service was also first class. We had six people at our table and our server did a great job!

Not bad, not great. Just was somewhat in the middle of everything and convenient to our three…read morehotels. The brisket was decent but dry. The beans were pretty good. The asparagus was thick and way too greasy. Service was very good though.

We ate there for lunch today and we loved it. We had brisket, baby back ribs, burnt ends and…read moresausage. It was all good. The few slices of sausage were just OK but not a link like I was expecting. The potato salad was amazing. We also loved the fries. The collard greens and beans were also very good. It was an overall great experience and will go back again. There are a lot of choices for BBQ in KC and this will be one that I will continue to go to.

Arrived at 630pm. Order put in at 639pm. Got waters. Orders 2 meals, all 5 happy hour apps, and old…read morefashioned 10 min later. Still nothing and the waitress said the drink should be coming out. 25 minutes later I asked about the drink and the waitress confirmed the order was in. 5 min later and the hostess came with the drink. Food came out sooner after. There was musician there that night and we had gone thru 3 songs and his intermission before we got anything we ordered. Overall food was ok. Ribs are good and sticky. Burnt end pillows - you couldn't tell if it was just chopped beef. Not to write about the chicken sliders. Pretzel bites were like a cut up long piece with a toasted texture instead of a chewy inside. So we asked for the bill. Took 5 min to get that. We had some gift cards. Our waitress struggled with that and another waiter assigned. Overall it took another 20 min to pay the bill. The waitress came out with the bill onetime. I gave her my number for the rewards. Then, she was gone another 5 min and came back out with things for another table. I showed her the gift cards and she said she would come back. Another waiter came to take the cards and receipt. Another 5 min when she disappeared. The waitress came back with the bill with deducted gift cards and my credit card. But she didn't bring a pen. In short, they were slow in all aspects - initial order, drinks, food, and bill. What should have been a 45 minutes stay was more like 1 hr and 40 min. Food is decent but be ready for a long wait if your staff has more than 3 tables.

A bit disappointing from what I'd expected after reading other reviews…read more Brisket and baked beans were the 2 best items. Corn was ok, but I wouldn't do it again. The mini cornbread muffin was very mini - maybe two bites. But the big disappointment was the burnt ends. They told us it was their specialty, but definitely the same as the "poor mans burnt ends" that I make on my home smoker using chuck roast. Meat was stringy and mushy. It was NOT their specialty... F325 Amber beer was decent.

Solid bbq place. I…read morecame here around 6pm on a Friday night and it wasn't as busy as I thought it'd be, but people ate fast so tables turned quickly and new people replaced them. Clientele seemed to be lots of families, older couples, younger couples... I ordered an unsweetened iced tea and burnt ends sandwich. Each sandwich comes with your choice of a side. My server Liv said the Mac n cheese was the most popular after I asked and it was delicious. She was very friendly and helpful, checking in multiple times. The sandwich was good--it didn't look large, but packed a punch. Burnt ends could've had more flavor but the meat was still good. The bar looks popping--they were playing a Jayhawks basketball game. They also have some nice outdoor seating. Cool location in north KC close to a few breweries and distilleries.