This place is great! We live in Lee's Summit and have never been here…read more Our niece was visiting town and said she wanted some barbecue, so since they have a toddler, we looked up something close to their Airbnb on Yelp and found The Filling Station. Like another iconic joint in the metro, this one is a former gas station. The brisket at that place is a little bit better. However, everything else that I tried here is spectacular. The sliced brisket was just a little dry. It wasn't bad. The sausage was amazing. It is housemade with green onions and incredible. I generally don't care for sausages that are different, but this one is exceptional and everyone at the table tried it and loved it. The pulled pork was fresh, which is super important and delicious! Wonderful smoky flavor and super tender. They know exactly what they're doing with pork. I'm gonna say that the beans here are the best in the metro. I'm very particular and I don't like beans that are too sweet like Slaps. Those gag me. The Filling Station beans are absolute perfection. Other reviews say the same. The creamy coleslaw was wonderful! My wife put it on her pulled pork sandwich and I had a little bit for dessert because it's sweet. The homemade potato salad was also the best I've had in a long time. We can't wait to return!

Great tasting pulled pork, ham, chicken and sliced brisket. Fries were great. Wished they offered…read moreadult sliders. Got one in a kids meal, tasty!

They always treat us amazing and the food is delish! Brandon is amazing and he's s team treat…read morecustomers like family!

My family came in on a random weekday around 1:30. We had a party of four and were sat right away…read more We ordered drinks and the armadilla eggs. Not really sure what to expect. As transplants from another state, and BBQ not being our first language, we wanted to try new things! They came to the table and we were all sort of perplexed. Were they supposed to look like...that? Either way, we dug in. They were cold in the middle, also a strange discovery to us. I ordered the burnt ends, which came to the table closer to cold than warm. The blue cheese potato salad was tasty and all it needed was a lil salt and pepper to make it perfect. All was going well, until my husband was about 4-5 bites into his brisket wrap. He asked me to smell it, and I did. It was funky! Smelled a lot like a foot and not a lot like a tortilla. He asked the server to smell it and they agreed it was a bit odd. The manager came over and denied it smelling like anything. My husband had finished his meal, and we weren't looking for a freebie but wanted to let them know it was a lil weird. Instead of acknowledging the potential issue, we were dismissed as "wrong." It just didn't sit right with me. My husband had some definite issues in the hour or two after eating, so we won't be back. I won't say it was food poisoning because genuinely it could have just not agreed with my husband. I'll put my disclaimer on here, I hope people do enjoy and continue to patronize this small business, it's just not to my liking.

Been here a few times. The pop-up for Christmas was absolutely delightful and the drinks were…read moredelicious. I ordered the cousin James, which came in a really cute boot. My niece ordered the spiked hot chocolate and she loved it. We ordered the barbecue fries as an appetizer and it was delicious. Previously, we've come here during bar crawls and also love when the menu changes a little bit for Oktoberfest. My parents absolutely loved their bloody Mary's. The wings are yummy as well as the brisket sandwich. It is one of my favorites. I don't think you can go wrong with anything here.

Another holiday pop up checked off the list and this one is one of my favorites! This was our…read moresecond year visiting Smoke Brewery's holiday pop up and the decor like last time was so fun and festive. Bring your cameras because you will want to take lots of photos. It seems to stay pretty busy, so we always make a reservation and are seated quickly when we arrive. The staff is friendly, and the food and drinks are good. This time, my son and I split a smoked BBQ burger with a side of mac and cheese. I liked that they split it for us before bringing it out. We subbed the fries for mac and cheese since we had already ordered the loaded BBQ fries appetizer, which we really liked. I do wish the fries had been fried a little harder before being loaded, but overall it was a good choice and plenty to share. A new holiday tradition in the making... we'll be back next season.

I'm not sure what to say after reading all the reviews on here... I'm left wondering... were we in…read morea parallel universe or something‽‽‽ We stopped in after an appointment I'd had on a Monday in Lees Summit. We decided to have a quick early dinner here in town, and did a Yelp search for "great places to eat near me". This place was high in the list. We read the reviews and found ourselves driving around a building that had ZERO markings for the Burn Theory Fire Kitchen on it, but our Maps app said we were here. Turned out, the food for Burn Theory Fire Kitchen was cooked in a food truck in a parking lot and served inside the Diametric Brewing Company which is located at the address listed for Burn Theory Fire Kitchen. I will say, my husband ordered a special beer called "Cherry Street Wheat" and it was very unusual, and seriously tasty!!! I'm not a beer fan, but would drink one of these any day! So, getting back to the food... we'd both ordered a trio of street tacos that we did a mix and match of with their various proteins. We ordered this way to share with each other. We also love to discover new and unusual bites. After reading the reviews and their menu, we were excited for the promise of something uniquely delicious... and were completely disappointed!!! All but one (excluding the shrimp) of the six different tacos we'd ordered, bordered on the inedible side. The proteins were seemingly overcooked, folded into little leathery tortilla shells, and served to our table cold, dry and tough. They tasted as if they had been reheated from the weekends leftovers. Maybe we came on the wrong day. Perhaps if we'd visited on a weekend, or on the same day they were actually cooking the meats initially, we'd had a better experience. I don't know, and frankly do not plan to find out. Additionally, to be fair, their condiments (ie: the Ketchup and BBQ sauce) seemed to be made fresh and made from scratch. They were sadly the best part of our meal. Honorable mention to the Diametric Brewing Company which served us one of the most delicious and unique beers we've ever tasted!

I recently tried the new Burn Theory truck at Strange Days Brewing and wasn't disappointed. There…read moreare several QR codes placed around the brewery for easy ordering. They bring it straight to you when it's done. The guy who brought ours was super nice. He asked if we needed any utensils or sauce. I was just having a beer and then was taking my grub to go so he brought me a bag to carry everything easily. I ordered the Burn Theory Cubano: House smoked ham and pulled pork, melted Swiss cheese, pickles and house made mustard on toasted brioche. This sandwich was huge! It's very shareable if you're ordering sides. The meat was super smoky and I loved the flavor. It's definitely a top 5 Cuban in KC. We ordered several sides: seasoned fries, smoked Mac and cheese, and a Caesar salad. The Caesar salad was good sized and easily shareable as a starter. I liked the house made dressing. If you wanted to have this as an entree, you have the option to add brisket, chicken, or shrimp. I will definitely consider it in the future. The seasoned fries were pretty standard. My boyfriend liked the seasoning and that they didn't put too much on them. My 3 doggos also enjoyed a few. The smoked Mac and cheese was probably my favorite side and I'll have a hard time getting a different one in the future. The Smokey flavor was perfect and not overwhelming. The pasta wasn't overcooked and the sauce was creamy. I end up at Strange Days pretty often and I feel like this is a perfect addition to the area. I'll definitely be ordering from them in the future while I enjoy a beer.

What a welcoming, family owned restaurant! Everyone was friendly. We were greeted by the owner as…read moresoon as we walked in. While looking over the menu, we were given a sample of the baked beans, and that completely changed my mind about what I was ordering. I don't remember the exact name of the burger, but it came topped with those baked beans. At first, I had looked at it on the menu and thought, not for me, but after tasting the beans and chatting with the cook about the burger, I was convinced to give it a try. I'm so glad I did because it was absolutely delicious! The burger and fries came out fresh and hot, and everything was seasoned perfectly. I honestly don't know what took me so long to stop in after driving past this place so many times, but I'll definitely be back again.

My son and I went in for cheeseburgers because we have heard such good things about Unks. My child…read moreis cheeseburger obsessed and he LOVED the kids cheeseburger. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with sautéed mushrooms and a side of fried pickles and it was amazing!! The service was great, we were greeted when we walked in, and asked many times if we needed anything or refills. What a neat place with great food. We can't wait to come back and try more.

A fun little brewery with a lot of atmosphere. Several different beer choices, and BBQ or firepit…read morestyle of food. The food is really good but can come across a little salty on some of the items. We would definitely come back here when we're in town though.

Stop in to check out this place on a Saturday night. We sat down at a table. No waiter or…read morewaitress. Order at the bar. Beer brewing atmosphere. They seem to be a local hang out spot for those that know about this place. Business is hidden from main road. You probably won't know to come here unless someone told you about it. They do serve food and drinks here. We just came in for a drink tonight and ordered their old fashioned. Drink was decent and pricing reasonable than other places. They also have outdoor patio which would be nice in warmer weather. Location is also next to a man-made pond. TV screens for sport viewing and music playing in background.

1/31/26 It's an open, roomy dining room. Nicely lit at 11:00…read moreon a Sunday morning for brunch. Quiet open arrival, but as it quickly gained patrons, it was difficult with hearing aids to carry on a conversation. Old building, high ceilings - - LOTS of conversations. It's busy with 30 to 50 year olds. It was an absolute JOY to witness their gatherings, hugs and smiles. Eric - - our server, was very kind, patient and helped explain several of the questions we had regarding the menu. We APPRECIATED his attention to our large water carafe, filling it frequently. THANKS ERIC (with a C!!) Our food was nicely plated, temperature perfect and portions were VERY generous. The Classic Breakfast was my choice. Eggs cooked as directed, breakfast potatoes, one smallish, breakfast sausage in natural casing. A steak knife would have been helpful. I don't know the brand of bacon they serve, but it was FABULOUS! Thick sliced, prepared beautifully and mmmm, mmmm GOOD! The plate includes a Cheddar Biscuit. It is BIG and delicious LOOKING! I had to bring it, half of my potatoes and the sausage "to go". My husband ordered the Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit. He was not a fan of the less than tasty sausage. #DIL ordered a Chicken Biscuit - - she shared a bite of the chicken. Let's just say, I KNOW what I will be ordering NEXT time we go. Our grandson ordered his favorite Biscuits & Gravy. HUGE portions, suitable for a growing young man. We will be back! P.S. The Gilded Pear cocktail was delicious. The Key Lime Pie was exquisite. Lovely plating and scrumptious. I shared it with my husband PLUS we brought half of it home.

I liked the Korean steak noodle salad- I think if more of the noodles were noodley (not fried) and…read morethe pears were cut one more time. Staff was terrific. I'd love to see them eliminate plastic straws- they just bring them out with the waters without asking.

Great food. Literally the best hamburger in Kansas City. My wife ordered a gluten free bun and she…read moresaid it was the best GF bun she's ever had. Really imaginative menu and cooked by people with love who care about what they're serving. What a throwback...

First of all the music is GREAT!!! Classic rock! 2nd of…read moreall. If you are watching your calories GET THE DBL BURGER!! and skip the sides. Now the tater tots are good. But a dbl Jocomo would be better. Well I know for the future now. The cokes are COLD!!! Wow!! Worst part is parking. Very limited. But worth the stop if you can find a spot.