This place is the real deal! If you like homemade (homemade) then this is the place to be. Exceptionally friendly service with a smile and maybe some words of wisdom. The food is spot on! read more

Homemade, good food and friendly, welcoming owner! Do yourself a favor and enjoy this local gem.

Great barbecue joint. Watch for the hours open however. It isn't a drop in when you feel like it kind of place. Service is friendly. I haven't eaten anything here I didn't like. The atmosphere is barbecue! read more

Prices must of changed compared to the menu posted on here. I ordered a brisket sandwich, one rib and one hot link and it came out 17.59. Whatever, prices probably went up. Get home, the brisket was good. Sauce not bad. But the rib was bone dry, and the link was shriveled and not juicy. One and done for me. read more

Honestly my new favorite place in the Wichita area! I came in Saturday night to pick up some dinner, and was created with staff that was so nice! Very welcoming and had a family feel to it. The food was incredible, and there was so much! Plus it was so affordable. The BBQ sauces are to brag about. Every side I really enjoyed. I got the Pulled pork dinner, and I liked it a lot! It wasn't dry at all, and had a lot of flavor. I can easily say that I'll be back MANY more times. read more

Boones Pickins - Pulled pork dinner with tator wedges and Mac and cheese - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

When we first walked in, I knew I would love this place! It has a rustic look and feels very homey. The owner is very personable and the food is excellent. My mother and I both were very impressed. They certainly have my business from now on. read more

Great food, great atmosphere, great people. Shop local and discover this secret for yourself. Best smoked prime I've ever had. read more

Great little place in Andover First time here, won't be our last , kids meals were good, bbq was good, staff was nice.. read more

Boones Pickens is a small little restaurant nestled into a strip mall and Andover. The inside is old Pinewood booth, seatings, and a small bar type seating which the stools are made of tree trunks which is it a nice homie hillbilly feeling the waitress greet you and almost hit your table before You get seated, which is nice in this day and age. I think another reason it's like that is a lot of people eat there a lot and we've only done lunch and they respective people have a short period of time to get their meals and probably 90% of them are return customers The food is extremely good to excellent every time cornbread baked beans potato salad are all homemade the brisket the ribs I'll always perfectly cooked and at the table there's five or six different types of barbecue sauce and condiments. I don't know how their dinner is. We've only done lunches there, but I would guess it would be excellent seating would be the only problem I could see. read more

If you do come to Wichita/Andover and you do not try this place, you're doing a disservice to yourself!! This place is exceptional. Theme is America. Space is cozy. The owner/BBQ master came by and greeted us. He told us how they have fresh marinated meats and how his wife shucks the corn herself for the corn pudding! We got Burnt Ends Dinner and the Pulled Pork Sandwich. My boyfriend said it the "best burnt ends" he's ever had and I absolutely agree! All the meats were tender and the taste is incredible. Sides were just a bonus! Corn pudding is sweet "corn-bread in pudding form" with pieces of corn in there. Definitely a must-try. Pasta salad had the right amount of tang to it. We will definitely be coming by here next time we're in Wichita and having a BBQ craving. read more

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This place has the best bbq!! Great service and very big portions!! You get a lot of food for your buck!!

I'll start with the good: the staff was friendly, it's well decorated and the ambiance is decent Onward to the rest. My god, that might have been the worst excuse for brisket I've ever experienced. And by might have been, I mean absolutely was. We were told it just came out of the smoker. No chance of there being a smoker in a strip mall. That shoe leather had been boiled in salt water, shame, and despair. Could barely be cut with a knife and had flavor that was worse than anything I had the misfortune of consuming in the military. Even doused in BBQ sauce that stuff was inedible. This Texan has never left brisket on a platter before, until today. Sides were ok-ish. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

Always great food and nice service! We usually get it to take home, but the inside is comfy and clean if you choose to eat in. I always recommend the corn pudding! (A most delicious side treat!) read more

Came in for some Saturday lunch and was greeted by Boone the owner. We sat down and ordered the two meat plate with ribs and brisket. It comes w lots of sides choices so we had the coleslaw and bbq beans. We also had a taste of the corn pudding. One word for all....? DELICIOUS!!! The meat was perfectly seasoned and just right portions. The cole slaw was freshly cut and perfectly dressed. The bbq beans seasoned just right not too spicy or mild. Finally the corn pudding was like a veggie dessert. Sweet and tasty. Fantastic service conversation and food. What more can you ask for ??? We will be back on our next trip through town!!!! read more

Boones Pickins - Great small restaurant - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

Stopped in on our drive home to DFW after checking this place out on Yelp! Walked in and met Boone himself who is the Pit-master. After some cot chat Boone brought out samples of their house made Corn Pudding and the Burnt Ends. FIVE STARS. However we ordered our m Smoked Brisket and Baby Back Ribs. Awesome once again! Five Stars. Garlic Coleslaw was also Five Stars! This is awesome food made with quality meats and produce. If you're traveling south on I-35 through central Kansas, be sure to stop at this place for lunch or dinner. Boone knows what he's doing in the kitchen!! read more

Boones Pickins - Entry pic of the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

Just for starters, Boone Pickins is in a small Plaza and their sign was damaged, probably by the weather. So if you don't see their shop right away, don't give up. Friendly greeting and service made the visit like able. Burnt ends dinner, okra & beans was one choice end the Master Spud with pull pork was our other choice. The meat was spot on excellent. The cornbread was left in a minute or two longer then maybe needed and bake beans were average, but neither of those oops would keep me from returning read more

Boones Pickins - Master Spud - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

My son and I stopped in here to get some lunch on a Saturday afternoon. The owner was there he was very welcoming and offered suggestions when asked for them . We both had the pork sandwich . The mild BBQ sauce was phenomenal. Portions large and filling . Would definitely eat here again read more

2nd time visiting Awesome place for BBQ comfort food bierocks and more great service and large portions

The food was delicious and the lady working (I believe the owner or one of the owners) was so nice and hospitable. The sausage, green beans and burnt ends were super yummy. We were passing through on our road trip and she let us stay during their closing hours to finish up eating. She even added a couple sides of their AMAZING peach cobbler on our way out which we thoroughly enjoyed. 100/10 Thank you!! read more

The food was very filling, great portions. Also, the service was amazing and very homey ambiance.

As another reviewer noted, persistence helps to locate this business in the center of the row of businesses. It was worth the effort. The small locally run business has that personal pride and effort that turns into special experience. We were passing through tonight and found this small business as a quick takeout meal to enjoy the local Wichita BBQ fare. We had a Burnt End dinner and Brisket dinner. We were thrilled and greatly enjoyed our selections on return to our hotel. Our BBQ selections were first rate exceptional. The business has about 5 booth areas, and a comfortable cafe feel to it, and would be a great place to enjoy their menu choices. We'd surely keep this business in mind on future travels through the area. read more

Owner has very bad attitude. Not friendly at all. Will not come back. Order something from the menu which they didn't have flat out just said we don't have that and didn't give a recommendation read more

This tiny hole in the wall is fabulous! The cook came out to apologize for the brisket not being juicy enough but hey! We were so busy dipping it in the various Head Country BBQ sauces we didn't have time to disagree! We picked the right day, because I was privileged to chow down on some decadent burnt ends! If you don't try any other sides, you HAVE to order the corn pudding! Outstanding flavor. I want a big bowl of it! read more

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This has to be one of the best places to eat in the Wichita area. The staff are personal to every customer. The food is AMAZING everytime we come. read more

Great BBQ! Had the burnt ends for the first time ever. All out of dessert must have meant they are great! Will return again when I'm in the area. read more

Fantastic family owned business. Saturdays are THE best with the smoked Prime Rib! They had something for everyone and the fools was the highest quality. This is an a Fufu restaurant, but I'll challenge any "high-end" restaurant "to deliver better food. This place is one of the THE best. read more

Wow! Having recently moved to Andover, there seemed to be a dearth of good restaurants. However, we found this quiet little place nestled back into a commercial area on the north side and were pleasantly surprised! We found their entire menu to be mouth-watering and enjoyed everything from the sandwiches to the ribs. The owner has a very unique sauce and rub he uses, which makes the ribs irresistible! The dining area is not that large, but the food to be experienced is worth the wait! Try this place out NOW!! read more

Amazing place. We love the personalized atmosphere and handcrafted seating and tables, not to mention the food is all-American and every meal cooked by the owners! read more

I've been to a good handful of bbq spots in the greater Wichita area and this place is on point. I got all three sauces and let me tell you they have everything for each person in your bunch. My favorite was the sweet and spicy sauce but the other sauces didn't disappoint either. I got the brisket sandwich and added a hot link on the side and the brisket was flavorful and melted in your mouth. The price point can't be beat. So do yourself a favor and get on over to Boones Pickins for some grub! Soooooooo gooooooood! read more

Boones Pickins - Brisket sandwich meal with chips and a pickle. Added a hotlink on the side. All three bbq sauces on the side. - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

We were in the area for a funeral and were on the way back to the hotel after visiting with the family. We found this place on Yelp!, and it definitely did not disappoint us. We were a little apprehensive when we saw how small the place was, but we went in anyway. The owner was one of the friendliest, most down-home people I have ever met. You order at the counter and he described every dish we asked about. Everything except the applesauce is made there. I ordered a burnt end sandwich which took a little extra time to come out, so he brought us a sample of the homemade chicken noodle soup. Even the noodles were made from scratch and were thick and delicious. The broth in the soup was rich and perfectly seasoned. The burnt end sandwich was great, but I would probably just get the meat without the bread next time because the meat was fantastic by itself. I got sides of baked beans (which were good but not remarkably so) and corn pudding. Oh my! The corn pudding!! They cut the corn off the cob themselves and then mix up some magical stuff with it. It is sooooo good! I know there was cinnamon and ginger but I am not sure what else. The description doesn't sound nearly as good as it tastes. And they told us it was gluten-free if that matters to you, And I haven't even gotten into the decor and Andy Griffith show on TV! If all of the tables are full, just get something to go and eat it in your car! read more

Boones Pickins - Chairs made from scraps from when the sawmill squares up logs. They are very heavy! Bases of some tables are from old sewing machines. - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

The quality and variety of their homemade offerings, the clean, laid-back atmosphere, and the best owners / staff that you could imagine... it's always a great day at Boones Pickins! read more

Great service, clean environment but food was just BLAH. Pulled pork was way too fatty and almost watery??? Mac & Cheese and Corn Bread had zero flavor too. Beans was prob the best thing they had. Way better BBQ options around, won't be back... read more

Boones Pickins - Fatty pulled pork - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

The burnt ends were great. Also enjoyed the brisket. Look forward to getting back soon.

I hadn't been to Andover in a while and this place was new to me. I'm a sucker for good bbq and this placed seemed to have great reviews, so I headed over for lunch. The place is small, yet clean and tidy, furniture was unique and well built, and staff was friendly. Meat was well prepared, but lacked the flavor in my opinion. Their best sauce was their "hot" it had pretty good flavor, but not a lot of hot. My friends liked their meals and for the value you hope it can continue to make it. I like supporting locally owned businesses so I would probably go again to see if I could up their rating to 4 stars. read more

We found this little place by checking yelp. It was AWESOME and the service was great. We have ate at a bunch of bbq places and boones is in the top 3. The Burnt in were super tender and moist, the brisket and gravy was unique and I am going to try to make this at home :) The ribs, corndogs and bierocks were great as well. read more

Boones Pickins - Brisket and gravy! O my goodness,this was awesome. - Barbeque Near Me - Andover, Kansas

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Simply outstanding. I just stopped here with my family and had the best burnt ends I have ever had. The meat was juicy, flavorful and cooked to perfection, we're talking down to the second. I had baked beans and pasta salad for sides. The beans were perfectly sweetened, and served very hot in temperature, I'll wait a minute or two before eating them next time. The pasta was the lone disappointment of the meal as it was a little bland. The service for our hostess Rae was perfect. She was friendly, gave good recommendations and was very attentive. Your keeps your cups of iced tea and coffee filled the instant you need a refill, and she's great with kids too. This place is small, little barbecue joint, but if they keep this up bigger and better things are coming for Rae and company in the future. read more

Always good food and good service. We probably eat there once a week. Try their specials and their Bierrocks

Delicious food, always good. We always go there on St. Patricks Day and get the corned beef and it is wonderful!

Boones has the best burnt ends and corn pudding we've ever tried! My family is in there at least once a month and they never disappoint! The staff knows us by name, is very welcoming and friendly, and always remembers our orders! We look forward to visiting with them each time we come in. Great food, great people and a great atmosphere! read more

This place was amazing! To customer service to the food! It was perfect. All I have to say is.. YOU MUST GET THE BURNT ENDS! I've had BBQ from KC to all the way from Texas but nothing compares to these! read more