The brisket was terrible and overcooked. Looks like it was last weeks meat. Returned the sandwich…read moreand they replaced it but there was no better. I puked in the parking lot because it was so bad. I recommend not wasting your money here. It's not fit to eat. I recommend Big T's, Arthur Bryant's, Slap's, Rosedale, Q39, Meat Mitch, Gates. KC Joes and LC's.

Worst bbq I've ever had in KC metro. Dry, overcooked and…read morebaked with no smoke at all. Usually if I get a bad meal I give them a 2nd chance if there are other pluses but this place was insultingly BAD. I will never go back.

There's not many things I claim to be an expert in. That said, as a kid growing up in Topeka in…read morethe 80's and 90's, I can lay claim to being a stone-cold expert in consumer fireworks. Since moving to KC in the mid 00's, we've been going to Crazy Joe's to scratch our annual fireworks itch! Yes, spending any money on fireworks is like "literally setting your money on fire," but I would submit that when given the opportunity to set off explosions and blow things up, and not only is it considered a non-jail-able offense, but rather "patriotic", then there's just about nothing more entertaining to do with your money! This is Black Cat domain, which happens to be my weapon(s) of choice! Great quality, reliability, and an impressive show are all trademarks of the brand. What really sets this apart from other explosive stops are the wonderful folks staffing the tent, the ample, graveled parking, the sheer size and selection of the stand, and, of course, competitive prices!

The prices were decent but we spent $150+ today and we got mainly their brand and have had quite a…read morefew duds

Service and food is absolutely wonderful!! For the amount of QUALITY food you get for meal is so…read moreworth it!

Legit BBQ right off of the interstate. We arrived about 5:30pm on a Friday, and there were several…read moretables available; by the time we left, there were families waiting for seats, and it was easy to see why. The food is great, service consistently good. The vibe was nice. The walls are gray and covered with artwork of horses and cowboys. Country music played in the background. I ordered the three piece catfish with fried okra. So delicious. They know to do okra, and the hush puppies were extremely tasty. My husband had the combo platter with brisket and burnt ends. He tried the sauces on the table and especially liked the hot one. Meanwhile, our son had the mini macaroni and cheese with added shredded pork. He ate every bite! We would come here again on a road trip passing through. Great, homey stuff.

I'm in town and met a friend for lunch. I haven't had Jack Stack in a very long time and was…read morelooking forward to some good bbq and they did just that. We had the Thursday special which was the Jumbo sandwich with fries. It was a good portion of brisket and sausage and the bbq sauce was great. The onion rings were good too but thought $9 for 3 rings was pricey! Service was good.

The lamb ribs are really great -- tender and juicy. The service was also good. Pretty decent…read morebarbecue all around. Food: 3.5/5 Price: 4/5 Experience 4/5

During our late December 2025 visit, a group of 10 of us went to Blind Box BBQ for dinner, and the…read moreservice was spectacular. We shared a variety of dishes, including nachos, sandwiches, and a few Rashee plates. My personal favorites were the ribs, cornbread, and collard greens. The nachos were perfect for sharing and disappeared quickly. The kids loved the mac and cheese and cornbread, while the guys couldn't get enough of the burnt ends. In general, I think BBQ is often freshest during lunch hours, but we still had a fantastic reunion dinner. The manager even stopped by our table to check on us and shared a bit of the restaurant's history, which was a nice touch. Our family had a great evening and a memorable meal!

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.

We were eating late lunch so it was 3pm on a Monday & pretty quiet. We tried burnt ends, the sauce…read moreoptions are good & definitely KC style. The burnt ends were very much the burnt ends of the beef - my husband really liked them but I had some dry bits that were not fun to eat around. Mac & cheese was good, not off the charts. Cheesy corn very good & nice flavor! Onion rings were panko-crust & pretty crunchy (tearing up roof of mouth) but fresh & tasty. Slaw was good enough. Overall good food, will eat here again is 3-4 out of 5 on each item. Service was great, friendly & prompt

Loved my Ruben with very nicely smoked pastrami and melted cheese, toasted bread, and nice…read moredressing. I loved the creamy coleslaw with very nice seasoning. My friend enjoyed her burnt end bowl and shared a piece of the meat. It had great smoked flavor! It looked like an odd accumulation of ingredients but she said it all works very nicely together. I can't wait to come back and try a bowl. Her daughter had the French dip and she really enjoyed it. Her husband had the 2 meat platter. He liked the cheesy corn but did not care for the Mac & cheese. They decided the beef burnt ends is the best meat. I had the pineapple crush martini. It was nice but the glass could have been a little more full. The drink seemed like it's probably the kind that will sneak up on me but I only had one. It was pretty smooth and could have had several because it was very tasty. Can't wait to come back!

I was pleased to walk into no line at the counter. My mood soon changed when I encountered a young…read morewoman with the nastiest disposition I've experienced at Gates. Certainly not befitting of a BBQ institution in Kansas City. This was around 9:15pm. Hopefully, you can narrow down who was working the register at this time and retrain them. Food was great. Service was awful. Don't let bad employees sully such a great reputation.

If you are on the KC Bar-b-que circuit this is a necessary stop. I went for lunch and got the…read moreNooner (beef) lunch special. The brisket was excellent. The downtown location is a great, old school space. The front counter that takes your order is a fun experience -- be ready when they holler!

The food and service were absolutely wonderful!! Wait staff was incredibly kind and competent…read more Sweet potato fries were sooo yummy!

Blessed to have this place nearby. We've been coming here…read morefor a while since it is not very far from us, and every time we have their food, we are not disappointed. Most recently we ordered several items to go and brought it to the Chiefs game. Billy is super friendly and nice. We also recommend their Sunday brunch option. Being a sauce enthusiast, I can vouch that their selection of sweet, regular and spicy are well seasoned. Pro tip: during the warmer months there is live music outside on their patio on weekends, which has a good amount of seating.

We love Outback's food, and tonight's experience was greatly enhanced by the service we received…read morefrom Brian G.. He was attentive and pleasant while not being intrusive. He made sure everything was to our liking as he brough our food, refreshed our drinks and tended to all the details that made our meal truly enjoyable. Thank you Brian G.! You were awesome!

Food was delicious. Had a 6oz center cut, mashed potatoes, house salad & carrot cake. We usually…read morevisit a couple times a year & we always enjoy the food. Waitress was friendly & very attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. We arrived at 5:00 pm & there was no wait. Arriving later will mean a much longer wait, it's always very busy. They do have a "Get in line" on the website to help with the wait time.

Always a great experience having flowers delivered from here!…read more Flowers are reasonably priced, and arranged how they are pictured. What makes this 5 stars is the delivery communication. You get a notification and photo upon delivery which is always nice when you are sending flowers to people. I never use anyone else when buying flowers for friends in Lawrence.

Ordered over the phone & Hannah was very helpful. The website was easy to navigate & there's so…read moremany options for flowers, candy, baskets, balloons & even some amazing pop up cards! Their selection of KU specific items was pretty awesome too! Owens has been in business for 70+ years & voted best florist in Lawrence for good reason! Thanks for listening to me rant about my choices & helping me make up my mind. Customer satisfaction is their top priority & I highly recommend their flower shop to make your next special occasion perfect.