The Best BBQ Ribs that I didn't have to smoke myself in YEARS!!!…read more I like GOOD BBQ... I LOVE GREAT BBQ!!! No matter whether you are a local or just traveling through, this is a GREAT place to stop! I live about 45 miles away and was traveling through when we stopped and had some BBQ... THE RIBS ARE AMAZING!!!! WHAT A VALUE! You can bet I'll be back! Two meat dinner for 13.99.... A BARGAIN!!! You can bet I'll be back!!!

Honestly great food…read more My wife and I tried almost everything as we were on vacation and try and stop at local places. The ribs were by far the best thing if you like dry rub, good (not overwhelming smoke) and great meat quality. The sauces were not watered down and runny but a great consistency and a solid offering from your typical sweet, medium, hickory, and hot. The golden one was not any type of mustard style I've tried. We also really enjoyed the pit ham and hot links. The other meats were decent. The only meat we didn't care for was the turkey, it definitely tasted like a pre-pumped turkey with a slightly metallic / saline taste you get with pumped products. Overall great BBQ meats. The sides were a little more hit and miss. The okra is definitely something worth stopping for. It was fresh, hand battered and sprinkled with their house rub seasoning and utterly fantastic. We also really enjoyed their potato salad, if it was Sysco special you had us duped! The Mac and cheese like most joints was from a boil bag and the coleslaw though EXTREMELY fresh left a little to be desired as it hadn't marinated enough to really pack some flavor in. The staff was friendly but the young girl working the counter wasn't quite sure of the meats and how they were prepared. We were looking for bone in turkey or chicken and she didn't know. Over all really nice and the food was prepared in the open kitchen and quickly brought out! The place could use some TLC and a little degreaser as the floor was a little slick and tacky. Trash was picked up but a little after hours scrubbing and I think it would really stand out. This is a Coke products restaurant so Pepsi people don't bother stopping LOL. Our next time thru McPherson we will be stopping.

We love knackies! We've used them for catering and eating in. The owner is amazing and so generous…read moreand friendly. She always brings out large candy bars for our children to pick after the meal. When we've used them for catering they provide ample portions and are great to work with. We've enjoyed every food we've had!

Just a few miles off the interstate. This hidden gem is a locals favorite. It has everything you…read morewould expect Kansas BBQ Has to offer. Definitely worth the quick trip through a very cute town. The staff is amazing and very friendly.

Everything is excellent. It's only open on Fridays, but it's worth the drive and time to go here…read more I ordered several selections off the menu and brought them home for later.

It's like having mom/grandma's home cooking. Cozy eclectic atmosphere with good food and friendly…read moresmall town service. Everything is homemade down to the buns for the sandwiches. Pie crust and fillings for pies are also homemade, no canned cherry pie filling here! Lavon's bbq is homemade and has a nice flavor and her chili has bits of brisket in it along with the hamburger, what a nice surprise to bite into a chunk of meat. You can't leave without having pie, the best around in my option! (Coconut Cream is topped with meringue, as it should be.)

My wife and I were traveling home from Colorado through Kansas and starting to get hungry. I…read moresearched Yelp for BBQ places along our route and handed the phone to my wife to pick a place. She chose Roy's Hickory Smoked BBQ, and wow, are we glad she did! Pulling up, I was a little skeptical at first, but there were a few cars outside so we decided to give it a try. I hadn't paid attention to the hours on Yelp, and when I saw the sign on the door that said "11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. or until sold out," I told my wife, "Hopefully they still have some food left!" As soon as we walked in, we were greeted by that wonderful smoky barbecue aroma. We looked over the menu board and my wife chose the two-meat platter with ribs and brisket. It came with two sides from the cold case, beans, corn, pickles, and a drink. I ordered the brisket and ham sandwich, which also included two sides, beans, corn, homemade pickles, and a drink. The prices were very reasonable. After selecting our sides, we grabbed a small plate of beans, corn, and homemade pickles and found a seat in the second dining room. The restaurant has a large community table in the front room along with additional seating in the other rooms. Before our main dishes even arrived, we were impressed. The beans and corn had excellent flavor, and I was tempted to go back for more. When our meals arrived, they looked absolutely amazing. My wife's ribs were huge, tender, and practically falling off the bone. Her brisket looked moist and perfectly smoked. My brisket and ham sandwich was piled high and looked just as good. I was disappointed they had sold out of the bologna, but after trying the ham, I quickly got over it. The ham was delicious on its own, and adding their barbecue sauce made My wife and I were traveling home from Colorado through Kansas and starting to get hungry. I searched Yelp for BBQ places along our route and handed the phone to my wife to pick a place. She chose Roy's Hickory Smoked BBQ, and wow, are we glad she did!

Food, service, ambiance, prestige. Roys will knock the q off your barbe…read more Job well done.

Overall exceptional experience. Staff was friendly and inviting upon entering the small, cute…read morerestaurant. Had an old school BBQ vibe with fun signage and decorations spread throughout. Menu was clear, prices extremely reasonable, and order was ready very quickly. Ordered a loaded potato and a "2-meat dinner" with turkey, chicken, baked beans, fries and toast. The food was nothing less of outstanding. Fries were crispy and salted perfectly, baked beans filled with flavor and potato loaded to the max. Only extremely nitpicky critique was the chicken was lacking flavor in comparison to the rest of the plate. Great experience, great food, and a fun find in small-town western Kansas. Would come back without thinking twice

The food here was amazing!! loaded potato with meat for only $10 and a double meat dinner plate for…read more$14. Service was super nice and the food came out pretty quick. The inside has a super cute old- school restaurant feel. The food was absolutely amazing. The loaded potato was made extremely well with lots of butter and sour cream, however my favorite was the curly fries. Freshly made, perfectly crispy, and just the right amount of salt

Yesterday, I heard the voice of angels... and it was coming straight from Station 8 BBQ in Wichita,…read moreKansas, my heaven on Earth. From the moment I walked in, I knew I was about to experience something special. My taste buds didn't just wake up -- they rejoiced! This wasn't just a meal; it was a full-blown experience wrapped in smoke and perfection. Let's talk about the legends first. Their smoked sausage gravy and biscuits, and Texas Twinkies have wowed me before, and I'm here to testify: they absolutely did not let me down this time. The biscuits and gravy were flawless -- perfectly tender biscuits smothered in rich, savory smoked sausage gravy that tasted like it was crafted with love and a little bit of magic. Every bite was comfort food at its highest level. And the Texas Twinkies - Amazingly indescribable. Smoky, cheesy, savory masterpieces with just the right kick -- the kind of bite that makes you pause mid-conversation just to appreciate what's happening. But now... the revelation. The new pork belly cinnamon rolls with frosting. Let me just say this: talk about melting in your mouth. Sweet, smoky pork belly wrapped in a delicious blend of warm cinnamon and brown sugar. Slowly melted into a sweet and Rich caramel-like sweetness and topped with luscious frosting. It was the kind of creation that makes you question why all cinnamon rolls aren't made this way. The balance of savory and sweet was nothing short of genius. Station 8 BBQ doesn't just serve food -- they serve moments. They serve joy. They serve flavors that linger in your memory long after the plate is clean. If you haven't made the pilgrimage yet, go. Your soul (and your stomach) will thank you.

I first got in line around 10am. Shortly after, a line behind me starting forming and I grew…read morequickly by 10:15 am. The people running the restaurant was friendly and generous enough that they gave me a free coke and smoked peanuts since I was the first one in line. As soon as the door opened, I came in and got the platter with brisket, and molasses burnt-ends. For the sides, I got the smoked mac, baked beans, and the jalapeño cornbread pudding. The inside had a retro and industrial feeling which makes sense since it's inside an old fire station. The brisket was so tender to the point that I can barely pick it up with a fork without the meat falling apart. Also, the brisket was comparable and just as good as the brisket that I had back in Texas but without the 5+ hr drive. Why go to Texas when you have this? The only downside was that it was expensive, but the food quality makes it worthwhile. Despite the heat, waiting in line for about an hour was worth it since the line was out the door by the time I was done eating. Overall, it's one of my new favorite places for BBQ and one of my favorite restaurants in Wichita and it blows even BBQ places in KC out of the water. Oh, but it might be the best place for BBQ in my home state of Kansas I've ever eaten even beating Joe's in KC. Even that, it competes with many BBQ joints in Texas. If you want the full experience, make sure to be in line by 10:15 am (by 10am or earlier depending on the day if you want to be the first in line if you want a chance to get some surprises).

Great hometown BBQ. If you love bbq, this is it. Enjoy the menu selections. Lots to choose from.read more

This food was really good! We did the family pack (add $4 for brisket which seemed weird) and got…read moresome ribs becuase I have to try all the ribs. It was a lot of food and it was all good. I was obsessed with the smoked beans (not spicy). Toasted buns were a nice touch. Bbq sauce is sweet and tangy.