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.

Excellent food and great atmosphere! I wish is wasn't so small though. I wish there were more…read morelocations

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:

I was sat down immediately and my food was brought to me lesser than 5 minutes after I ordered!!!…read more The food was AAAMMMAAAZZZIIINNNGGG!!! My server Andrea was polite and was very attentive!!! I will be returning for sure and I will let anyone and everyone know of my experience. Thank you!

Best barbecue I have ever tried!!! Brittany helped…read moreus and she did amazing

really good bbq!! I've had tons of bbq in Texas and I'd say it's pretty similar…read more jalapeño cheddar bread: you should definitely try this if you like cornbread. Very mild kick, but you still get the sweet from the bread. comes with butter!! Side of potatoes (I wish I remembered what it was called) I would come back to this restaurant just for this potato. The potatoes are sliced in coins and layered with cheese. It is to die for absolutely delicious.. All of my ribs slipped off the bone and all of the meat was cooked perfectly. The service here was impeccable. I wish I got the server's name, but he was so accommodating, patient, kind, the best service I've had in a very long time. Ambience: could be casual but definitely leaning towards nice top and long pants. nice vibe in here.

Visit #2. Park in…read moregarage across the street. Onion rings. 10/10. Tasty, crispy. So good. Wings. 8/10. Well cooked. Tasty. Baby back ribs. 9/10. Fall off the bone tasty. Moist. Beef burnt ends. 3/10. Three of us all had majority that were hard and dry. Mentioned it to the server and they did replace them with excellent pieces. Flavorful and juicy. Chef mentioned they should not have been sent out. Appreciate the replacement ones but no other attempt to compensate. Server was nice.

Small little place, but glad we made the choice to grab dinner there. Ribs and wings were amazing!…read moreGreat service as well.

Amazing... The brisket mealies in my mouth. I am not one to…read moreeat the fat so I removed it, the brisket was 9.9/10. Rib Tips and Rib plate, have mercy. The ribs falling off the bone as were the rib tips. Season and ribbed to perfection. Sauce is on the side, and the sauce was tasty. I had to ask for a couple extra sauces (1 hot and 1 mild). The service was excellent lol, they had a pole seating areas. However they are a ToGo establishment

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.

Jessica was a great server and Hailee was a pleasant and amazing hostess. Food was goodread more

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!

Of all the BBQ places in KC, I think Joe's is the best! while not fancy, it's always fresh, and…read moreflavorful. The pulled pork and brisket are tender, and not overly smokey.

This is my update after visit 3 to Joe's BBQ since moving to OP…read more This visit brought my review down a bit. I've tried more BBQ places in the area now. I met a couple of friends for dinner tonight at Joe's which did make my visit awesome! You order at a register, then pay, and pick up your food on a tray. A long line moves pretty fast, there's a decent amount of seating. so Zero complaints on service and ambiance. It's basically self serve and the decor is what you'd expect at a BBQ place. I was impressed with how smoothly and quickly it went with a large crowd there for dinner! I like the BBQ but it's not the best I've had. I got a 2 meat platter which comes with 1 side and toasted white bread. The brisket is pre-cut. I always ask for the lean side and the lady at the register said they cut it that way, but it had a lot of fat so I couldn't eat about half of it. The other meat I chose was pulled pork. It was fine. My side was corn. I'd call it Elote but they call it something else. It was very good. It's a small cup so I wish it were more since it was my favorite item of my meal. I also prefer a mustard/vinegar based BBQ sauce and they do not offer that at Joe's unless I somehow missed it but I don't think so. The BBQ sauce is very sweet! I would go back if a group of people I'm with wanted to go, but it's not the BBQ place I would pick for myself. Some of that is personal preference. It may be that you love fat (many do) and sweet BBQ sauce. If that's you, I would recommend you go!

Had way too much food! We could have ordered 1 brisket sandwich a half order of fries, side baked…read morebeans and the burnt end on a bun! But we had 2 brisket sandwiches full order of fries, side of baked beans and burnt end on a bun. It was all so delicious, I was just sad that they were outta turkey at the time we ordered. All the staff on the line were very friendly.

Drove in from STL, looking forward to getting my usual sandwich brisket & ham combo. No ham at 2pm…read moreon a Saturday! The turkey & brisket was dry AF! The condition of the restaurant was as bad as the service.... Tables, restroom and drink area hadn't been cleaned. Is it too much to ask for the person taking my money to speak and not eat while running the register? Extremely underwhelming! Too many good choices for BBQ in KC to spend $33 for a dry flavorless sandwich, fries and drink with awful service!

I finally understand the hype around Wolfpack and I'm so glad I gave them a few chances before…read morecodifying my thoughts on this Yelp review. Some background: I've been a few times now, but never under good circumstances. The first time I was at their food truck right when they opened and they were short on a few items. When I got home the sides weren't great, but I kind of chalked it up to them not being fully ready for me. The second time I went, in contrast I was probably their last diner in their newly opened space. I had a friend with me who had just come off the plane and needed a late dinner. The food was good, but again they were out of a bunch of things we wanted to try and I wasn't blown away. Now, my husband and I made the trip over to their location in Columbus Park about a month ago during regular dining hours and had an absolutely incredible bbq dinner from start to finish. The server was amazing, the food was insanely tender and delicious, and we left so so so full in the best way possible. This was what I had heard from others and what I was expecting and I was so happy to be able to report that they do live up to the hype, and if you catch them on an off day, give some grace and try again as this local spot is worth it. Oh, and get the cheese dip with bbq in it - I forget what kind of meat that features but holy hell was that great.

I'd feel amiss if I didn't let you know.. I fully understand that when a small restaurant gets very…read morebusy the service takes a hit. But there's really no excuse to let patrons stand at the door for 10 minutes without getting acknowledged that we walked in. There were three empty tables and every server walked right past us and didn't even look at us, almost like if they ignored us we'd just leave, and I would've left if I wasn't trying to get our out of the country relatives who were in town the "best bbq in kc" . I had to say something to an employee just to sit down but the service didn't get much better, we felt slow and ignored most of the time. THE FOOD WAS AMAZING!!! Gotta be some of the best BBQ in the country!!! If you're a BBQ lover you gotta give it a try I just suggest going during off hours in the late afternoon on a weekday..