From the moment I got off the Harley and walked into the restaurant in the middle of lunch rush I was welcomes with smiles and taken care of. Ordered brisket sandwich at an incredibly awesome price and quickly received the meal after some mild talk of the chilly riding weather. The food was excellent and was exactly what I would look for in KC style BBQ. I'll be back there on a regular basis in the future! read more

Great food. Nice people. Hoping they fight through this and are still open in 2021. The BBQ is first rate and I saw they even won the Best Burnt Ends in KC in 2019. How could you go wrong eating there. read more

Fast and tasty, can't complain. Quality bbq. Thanks for the help during the pandemic, Biemer's fam!

We had Biemer's cater our new building open house event. The service was outstanding and the food is always amazing. I highly recommend!

Top notch service, atmos and food. Made to feel very welcome and you have to try the burnt tips. read more

Biemer's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Absolutely AMAZING food! The extra meat is like a lb of meat! Such reasonable prices and awesome portions! If I'm ever in this area again I will for sure be coming back here. read more

When I say shit your pants delicious, this is literally shit your mother fing pants delicious. I just chopped down a full pound of brisket and it came right out the other end DURING MY MEAL. This is the key people, if you don't shit bricks while actually consuming the meat, it ain't Kansas City bbp (bar-b-poop) read more

WHO KNEW Lawrence KS had great bbq? I sure didn't expect to find another bbq place in Lawrence, let alone another AWESOME one. Super delicious ribs, cooked to perfection. Coleslaw and beans get the seal of approval from my guy, and he's picky about his sides. This place even has a drive thru so it's convenient to pick up dinner on my way home. What more could I ask for? We will definitely be frequent fliers through this place. YUMMY read more

I've been here twice in my travels and have yet to be disappointed.food is great and so is the service.to address the guy below who says they ran out of that speaks to their quality.would you rather they cook too much for the day and serve you leftover meat the next day? As for me I like my BBQ fresh and tasty and they serve it in spades... read more

Skipped Bbq in Kansas City because of traffic and stoped here instead. The BBQ was amazing. No regrets about skipping KC. The Brisket was perfectly smoked. So many sauces to choose from so no matter what you like sweet, spicy or tangy they have it all. The sweet tots were great. The service was friendly and helpful. Food was fresh. Bathrooms clean. We will stop here again on our way back home! read more

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Unfortunately for Biemer's, the week before I ate there, I spent a good few days eating at some of the best BBQ joints in KC; my standards for BBQ have risen quite precipitously from that experience. Therefore, the review: The Good: It's BBQ in Lawrence. There are precious few BBQ joints in the town. The beef brisket was flavourful, if not particularly tender. The fries and onion rings were freshly fried and were as they should be: hot and oily. The Bad: As mentioned before, the brisket, though flavourful, was not particularly tender. Compared with the pulled pork, though, the brisket was heavenly. The pulled pork was a train wreck: cold, dry, not particularly well smoked, and not a particularly good flavour. Some lower quality meats can be saved by a good BBQ sauce; the pulled pork was beyond saving. The Ugly: The restaurant forgot to give us fries with one of our orders, and we had to go back to the counter to rectify that. So I've already talked about the fries, the pork, the beef, and the onion rings. The tableside BBQ sauces were decent enough - nothing special, though. Imagine a "pretty good" tomato based BBQ sauce, and then imagine a "pretty good" vinegar based BBQ sauce. You now have the table sauces. One of the big draws, I think, of many of the KC area BBQ joints is the individualized BBQ sauces (think BB's Lawnside's apple juice-based sauce or L.C.'s sauce with its heavy emphasis on the molasses and spices); Biemer's sauces, while good, are run-of-the-mill. With the suspect quality of the meats served, there's really no reason to go here. There are better options in Lawrence (Bigg's comes to mind), and there are far superior options in Kansas City. If want BBQ and are able, drive to KC. If not, you'd be better served and happier if you went somewhere else in town. read more

BBQ is a tough business. One of the problems is supply and demand. You want to have enough to sell but you don't want to have so much that there's the temptation to let it sit around and get dried out. I'm a seasoned BBQ amateur with experience in just about every Kansas City venue to speak of over the years. Never thought I'd review a Lawrence BBQ joint because I simply don't frequent them. If I want BBQ I drive to KC. But last night I decided to get some with friends coming over and purchased two slabs of ribs from Biemer's. They were *just fine," indeed. I've had their cooking a fair number of times but almost always as a result of a catering, always enjoyed it. So yes, I'm not surprised there are some not so generous reviews of them. I think BBQ you don't want to be showing up on a Tuesday are 3:30 to purchase it or Sunday night late. No telling what you might get (goes for most restaurants, actually). But last night, they nailed it just fine. No complaints. Smokey, tender, you could cut a single rib and pick it up and eat it from the bone. As soon as you bit into it, the meat came cleanly off--the way ribs are supposed to be cooked. Sauce is to my liking with some sweetness, smoke and not too much salt. Thanks, Biemer's. Made my guests and family happy last night. I'll have to rethink Lawrence as a BBQ option in the future. read more

Please, hipster Yelpers of Lawrence, quit knocking this awesome BBQ joint just because it's not recognized by name in Kansas City. Biemer's offers fantastic food with fantastic service at a really fantastic price. The main thing that stood out about the service at my trip was how fast and friendly the people behind the counter. My order was taken and not even 2 minutes later it was ready to go. And at the prices they offer, it's a steal. You can get a regular sandwich, fries and a bottle of Boulevard Wheat for under eight bucks. You can't really beat that anywhere else in town. As for the food itself, it's outstanding as well. I had a pulled pork sandwich and it's really juicy and flavorful, even without the BBQ sauce. Speaking of the sauce, I've never been a huge BBQ sauce fan, but this is easily one of the best I've had in recent memory. It's tangy and not too overpowering of the meat's natural flavor. Great stuff. I also got a (HOLY EFF GIGANTIC) baked potato. It's nothing special, but the terror of its sheer size makes it a bargain. Everything about Biemer's works. From the food to the service, they really pride themselves on making sure your visit is awesome. I'll be returning a whole lot. read more

Ate there on July 22 with some friends in our motorcycle group. Met the owner. He was very nice and took good care of us. The ribs are really good and so was the sausage. Food was out fast and was very good. read more

What a great place. In town for the UT Kansas game and stopped for BBQ. Great food, sides were good too. AND met Jim (the owner) who took personal care of us. Helped us get tix to the game and we talked like old friends for 30 minutes. What a friendly and genuine place. Recommend it to all. Thanks Jim !!! And the staff too .... read more

To begin with: I do not consider myself a BBQ elitist. But even so, Biemer's did not cut it for me. It wasn't atrocious. It just didn't satisfy anything in me. The pulled pork was pretty dry and lacked any slow-cooked richness or smokiness. The brisket was similar but worse - I think they'd rendered off too much of the fat. I really do appreciate that Biemer's responsibly serves 1/3 lb of meat in their sandwiches as opposed to 1/6 lb fat + 1/6 lb meat like a lot of cheap joints do. But the fat is also where the flavor is, and these sandwiches had little of that. That being said, the 1/3 lb sandwiches are pretty cheap (5.49 for a pulled pork, 5.89 for a brisket) and they don't skimp on meat. They don't serve the sauce in the sandwich here like many BBQ joints. I usually prefer this style because it allows you to choose your favorite sauce, but with the dry meat here I felt like the sauce was no longer a condiment, it became a lifeline - and not a great one at that because the three sauces (hot, vinegary, sweet) are not anything special. Also, don't get the fries - they're undercooked and overseasoned all at the same time. And maybe we came on an off day, but service was WAY slow! I'm not sure I'll be returning. I'm all for small, off-the-beaten-path restaurants, but I'm really just underwhelmed by this place. Maybe I'm on my way to becoming a BBQ elitist...? read more

Are there yesterday with my father. This place has fast service, clean restaurant, and extremely friendly. The meats and sides are great. Their fries are something special. I like a spicy BBQ and they have a good one. If you are in the Lawrence area I would tell you to stop by for some great BBQ. read more

Great BBQ! Friendly staff and very accommodating! I will come back next time in town!

Biemer's is actually a pretty darn good bbq joint. Incredibly quick--you order at the counter, unlike Biggs, Vermont Street, etc... The Pulled Pork sandwich I had was susprisingly very tasty and the choice of 3 sauces were good as well. I also tried some of the brisket and sausage and those were above average. The sides were nothing to write home about, the vinegar based coleslaw was decent as were the onion rings and fries. Overall, go there for sure, meat is great and it's very quick service. Probably the best bet for BBQ in Lawrence. read more

By far THE best BBQ in Lawrence. This place started in a gas station and was Lawrence's little gem. Now it's in the old Bucky's place and has a drive thru! My favorite is the pulled pork, topped with the hot vinegar sauce. This was recommended to me by the owner himself (super cool dude). Something with the vinegar complimenting the meat. Whatever it is, it's spot on. I don't even put any of the traditional BBQ sauces on the sandwich, they aren't needed. Also my favorite is the cole slaw. This is not a creamy coleslaw, instead a sweet/tangy vinegar based slaw with celery seeds. YUM. Their ribs are also fantastic. Fall off the bone tender with great smoky flavor. I love driving by their restaurant because their marquee has ever-changing funny sayings. My favorite that's now a shirt they sell: We rub our meat daily ;) read more

The guy at the counter was so friendly and helpful. We were just passing through and wanted some good bbq. This place was great. The brisket was tender, the burnt ends will melt in your moth, and the pulled pork was delish! Try the friend green beans and sweet tots. Oh my gosh. Amazing! read more

Great local BBQ. The space is an old fast food restaurant, and you can tell it, so do not go here for the ambiance, go here for the food! They have amazing pork (I have been told brisket and turkey as well, but I am a pig type of lady). The sides I have tried are beans, slaw, and fries (all find accompaniments, but again, the meat is the star). They have other fried delights, but I have not sampled them. To accent the meat (although their saying is that the meat is so good that you do not need sauce), there are a variety of sauces, from sweet (nice and thick), sweet and tangy (a little peppery and a little sweet, my personal favorite), to vinegar (very delicious on the fires) and hot vinegar (I'm too much of a baby to try it, since I have been told this is truly hot). They have others as well, but I have not tried them. I usually eat here for lunch, since the service is quick and I can get a seat with relative ease (although there is a steady stream of locals); the manager always stops by to ensure satisfaction (always a resounding yes). This is located close to some picnic tables, so if it is nice out, it is super convenient to stop in to get your food and head al fresco. They also have a drive through, but I have never used it. Although it is not about the food/space, this place is great at supporting local philanthropies (I know from personally working with them). The great food, good service, and support of local causes makes this my go to for Lawrence BBQ. read more

Had the burnt ends and pulled pork - plus beans - tonight for supper. Hands down in the top 3 BBQ I've ever had. I had Q39 3 weeks ago and this was better. Burnt ends literally melted in my mouth - sauce was very good. Very economical as well. We will be back! read more

All BBQ in Lawrence pales in comparison to its KC counterparts, but Biemer's is my bf's fave in town, so I gave it a shot. We both ordered pulled pork sandwiches, coleslaw, fries, and baked beans. I hafta say, I enjoyed the sides way more than I enjoyed the sandwich! The coleslaw was fantastic and vinegar-y rather than mixed with mayo. The beans and fries were also solid. As for the sandwich, I thought it was very, very dry. Even after dumping tons of BBQ sauce on, something just didn't quite work. read more

Okay, eating with a pig staring at you is weird-But that's where my complaints with Biemer's stop. They have great brisket and pulled pork. AND delicious golden fries, all at very reasonable prices. You can even enjoy a beer for only two dollars. AND.. FRIED PICKLES. if you get nothing else, get the fried pickles you will hold regrets with you the rest of your life if you don't. That's kind of a promise, more of a threat. GET THE PICKLES. The sauces are really good, amongst others, they have a sweet, my personal favorite, and tangy vinegar, my boyfriend's favorite. I ate here sometimes 3-4 times a week. Yeah, it's that good. read more

Wow! I ordered my first order through eatstreet to Biemer's BBQ. The eatstreet driver was very late and when I opened my bag, my baked beans and french fries(which were cold) fell from the bottom of the paper bag. But that's a different issue. I called the store because my order was incorrect after already speaking with the lady at the store and she told me how to place the order to get it the way that I wanted it. (I also ordered extra sausage that I did not get.) The lady did try to help at first but it was difficult trying to get what I paid for. Then she tells me she will call eatstreet to have them to bring me the correct food and the correct amount but before hanging the phone completely up, I hear her saying " just so we can get this sh*t over with"! So, I called her back, she tells me they are having eatstreet bring me the food and I tell her nevermind because I heard what she said on the phone. First she tried to deny it, then she goes on to say that she wasn't talking about me, she had plenty of other orders and that's what she was talking about. Wow! I told her that was still unprofessional and she could keep her order and I would never purchase from them again. Also, Small portions for the price. I thought she was nice at first until this transpired. I'm done with this place! The sausage is good though. ‍ read more

Biemer's BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

The place was cleaner and nicer than I was expecting which was great. There service was friendly and pretty quick. Although most orders are pick up at the counter like fast food places, they ended up bringing mine to my table. I got the combo meat plate with pulled pork, beef brisket, fried green beans and pasta salad. I also got a side of coleslaw and one rib. It came to a total around $15 but my friend got a pulled pork sandwich which was the special and it only costed her around $7/8. My plate came with a bun that I wasn't expecting as well as a normal ranch and spicy ranch for the fried green beans. I thought the all the meat was good but not as moist as I would expect for a bbq place. Although it had good flavor, I though it was little dry. I liked the fried green beans a lot and thought the different bbq sauces were delish! The macaroni salad was sold and had a nice tang with along with the coleslaw that was not very creamy but still good. It may not be the best bbq ever but it's pretty good and the atmosphere is fun. read more

I'm glad I waited a day to write this because after eating only two ribs, I felt really sick for the rest of the day. I was really nauseated and didn't eat anything until the next day because I felt like I'd get upset to my stomach if I ate anything. The brisket sandwich was dry and the ribs were too heavy. The flavor was fine and the service was great. The service was the best part. Everyone was friendly and the service was fast. read more

Excellent meal delivered promptly. Had a brisket sandwich, onion rings, and a side of cole slaw. Rings were crisp and tasty, sandwich was very large and full of moist brisket. Cole slaw great as well. Happy to support a local business during this difficult time. read more

AMAZING BBQ, very affordable! This is one of our "go-to" restaurants and they have a drive-thru! Their sauce is great, the meat is consistent and tender, perfect amount of smoke. read more

OK, this place is not for morbidly obese individuals who want to eat the entire store and complain about sizes and prices. It is also not for cheapos who do not understand basic economics 101 principles like inflation and how demand and supply affect meat prices, etc. But, for those who are like this, I have to say, just ask for ribs by themselves, or burn ends, or whatever! This is a meat place, not a beans or salad place. And as a matter of fact, I have visited every ribs place in Lawrence and I can say for a fact that this is the best place for ribs here, period. They are soft (unlike the rubbery crap you get at Biggs) and are not caramelized (suger burnt) like Hog Wild. Buy yourself 3 or 4 ribs and simply enjoy them... read more

I have to say I'm impressed. I ordered from here off of EatStreet. Unfortunately, they forgot a part of our order. I contacted EatStreet and the restaurant. Biemers was more than accommodating. They first contacted another driver from EatStreet to bring the missing items. When that driver canceled, an employee of the restaurant delivered it. Very impressed and they will definitely continue to earn our business. read more

Great BBQ for a great price! Amazing employees and great atmosphere. The pulled pork and brisket were to die for!!! Will be back soon! P.S congratulations on ten years!!! read more

Very good restaurant for being the in the shadow of KC BBQ. Meat is served sauceless, so you can add your flavor (Original, Sweet & Tangy, Vinegar, Hot Vinegar). My favorite is a little of Hot Vinegar and Vinegar. Sandwiches are good size, not huge to make you regret ordering one, but still satisfy. Fries are basic crinkle and seasoned, very good taste. However, they are a little pricey for a small amount ($1.69 for a McD small size bag). Cheapest beer I've seen in Lawrence too, $.99 for PBR and Busch Light cans, $1.75 for the rest of the domestics in bottles (including Blue Moon!) and $2 Boulevard Wheat. Highly recommend visiting this little shack at 9th and Iowa if you can't make it out to Kansas City and want a quick meal. read more

If you're rolling in to town off the highway, make sure to stop here!! I was hoping to try some excellent Kansas BBQ and boy, was I NOT disappointed. Ribs, wings, BURNT ends (fatty, burnt goodness) with any one of their different sauces WOWZER! A couple of PBR's and it's the best day ever! read more

I came to the place on the yelp recommendations. Smelled good. Quick order placement. Clean. 2 meat plate w/2 sides. Beans and potato salad were so full of sugar I couldn't eat them. The turkey was lunch meat. The ribs were cold. I sent them back twice. The 3 Ed time they were correct. They gave up the new chocolate cake for the inconvenience-it was gross. Summary-I would not recommend or return to this place. read more

Meat. Best smoked meat in town. They say it's cooked daily and I believe 'em. Prices are a bit higher than I expected...but I frequent monthly so it sounds like I'm willing to pay. Sauce. I don't care much for the house sauce-I'm not a savory sauce fan so try it for yourself. Like a vinegary-Carolina goosebump sauce? They have it. Guilty of preferring the sugary KC slather like me? Biemer's make something that works, but it's ain't no Curly's. Sides. The slaw is the watery-tangy kind while I prefer creamy kfc. *blush* They serve a side of cold macaroni salad that looks like mac & cheese which-I think-would be a killer addition to their menu. The Merc does it. Cons. They close at 8. Don't be late. Last time the Blue Moon and Boulevard Wheat signs reminded me to order a cold one, I ordered one but they didn't have either. That looked bad. Send someone to the liquor store. They do have a drive-through. And I'll be back! read more

I give this place 5 stars for the wings alone. $15.00 for 24 wings is a great deal. They are served dry, with sauces on the side. Even without sauce, the flavor is amazing. Everything else they serve is just bonus in my opinion. We haven't had a bad meal there yet! And, about once a month, they donate a portion of their sales to Baby Jay's Legacy of Hope. Good food served by people with a good heart! read more

We were driving through and had a hankering for some barbecue. Looked up on yelp and saw this place with good ratings so went. This place rocked on all fronts! Great barbecue, great homemade sauces (love the vinegar), great coleslaw, and terrific customer service. They did everything possible to make sure we enjoyed the food and the experience. We had the pulled pork and turkey sandwiches which were flavorful and moist. We ended up buying ribs and brisket to go....and of course more coleslaw! Go if u r anywhere near Lawrence KS. read more

The first time I drove to Biemer's, it was at 8pm on a weekday and they were sold out of ribs. The next time I went at 4pm and ordered three single ribs and regular fries. I liked the meat; it came right off the bone. The regular sauce, however, was a little sweet for my taste. I also liked the fries because of the salt and spicy seasoning (they could put a little less next time). Like other reviewers, I also think the price is high for the portions that you get. But I would come back next time I have a craving for BBQ. read more