We were eating late lunch so it was 3pm on a Monday & pretty quiet. We tried burnt ends, the sauce options 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 read more

1/2 Burnt Ends BBQ - Kansas When you're in Kansas/ Kansas City area, BBQ is non-negotiable. Since we were staying near our Airbnb, we searched for a local place and landed on Burnt Ends BBQ, a restaurant that's well known for its barbecue sauces. We walked in with no expectations and were quickly seated. Our server, Lily, greeted us right away, took our drink order, and brought out complimentary cornbread bites. Those little bites were a fantastic start to the meal. If I lived nearby, I'd probably order those every visit. I had already decided what I wanted, but my wife was doing her usual "let me study every item on the menu" routine. Lily recommended the All the Ends Platter, so I changed my order and we decided to share it. The platter included beef, pork, and corned beef burnt ends. I chose the creamy coleslaw while my wife selected the baked potato salad. Presentation was excellent. Everything looked like it was going to be outstanding. Unfortunately, the flavor didn't quite match the appearance. The corned beef burnt ends were decent, the pork was just okay, but the beef was easily the best of the three. Since Burnt Ends is known for its sauces, I sampled all four. None of them were what I'd call unforgettable, but my favorites were the Thick & Bold followed by the Honey Glaze. The sides were a mixed bag. The baked potato salad was served warm, which makes sense considering it's modeled after a baked potato, but both my wife and I prefer potato salad cold. It just wasn't for us. The creamy coleslaw also seemed to be missing something. It wasn't bad--it simply lacked the flavor I was hoping for. Since neither of us cared much for the sides, my wife ordered a basket of fries. Crispy, hot, and perfectly cooked. Sometimes the simplest things are the best. After finishing the burnt ends, we decided to order a half rack of ribs. I'm glad we did. They turned out to be one of the highlights of the meal--tender, flavorful, and worth the extra five dollars. The biggest disappointment had nothing to do with the food. The dining room was uncomfortably warm. It wasn't very busy, yet it felt like the air conditioning either wasn't working or simply couldn't keep up. It definitely affected the overall experience. In the end, the service from Lily was very good, the complimentary cornbread bites were excellent, the fries were spot on, and the ribs were the best thing we ate. Overall, it wasn't a bad meal--it just wasn't the memorable Kansas City BBQ experience I was hoping for. If I were only in town for a few days, I'd probably continue exploring some of the other local BBQ spots before returning. Chef T's Scorecard: * Food: 7/10 * ‍ Service: 9/10 * Sides: 6/10 * Atmosphere: 5/10 (Too warm to be comfortable.) * Value: 7.5/10 Overall: 1/2 (3.5/5) read more

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Loved my Ruben with very nicely smoked pastrami and melted cheese, toasted bread, and nice dressing. 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! read more

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Thanks to Restaurant week we finally made out to the DeSoto location. People are friendly, server was young but knew her stuff, & the restaurant was very clean. We ordered the Three Little Pigs, while the flavors were good the only thing that wasn't overcooked or super fatty was the pulled pork; also got the 2 Meat Platter, I chose turkey and pulled pork and enjoyed both but the pork was definitely the star. Both meals included a drink and chocolate chip toffee cookies. We heard the brisket was worthwhile so we'll be back to try it and more pulled pork read more

Burnt End BBQ - Cornbread Bites & Chocolate Toffee Cookies Two 2 Meat Platter w/ fries & baked beans Three Little Pigs Platter - Barbeque Near Me - De Soto, Kansas

Burnt End not only has amazing bbq-they also have a fantastic breakfast menu too!! It checks all the boxes!!

Vibrant and bustling lunch service offering a quick and delicious option in De Soto, KS. Located in an old Burger King, the dining room and bar is light and airy with lots of natural light. They were having a bit of an issue with AC dripping in the dining room and was fortunately, not over a patron's head. I ordered the smoked turkey Cobb salad and should have probably known better than to order a salad at a BBQ restaurant. There aren't a ton of lighter options and the salad was disappointing for $14. It was on the smaller side and came out with no avocado, no bacon, and the wrong salad dressing. The smoked turkey was delicious and I should've just gotten it on a sandwich with a side salad, will know for next time. My husband got the burnt end nachos, a Thursday special, and was very pleased. Will go back for their happy hour sometime soon. read more

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Burnt End BBQ has had a reputation for pretty good BBQ. It has a broad menu of meats & bowls. I've been there several times. Their burnt ends are fairly good, and with the name on the building one would expect them to be excellent. With that in mind, I was a little disappointed each time I ordered the burnt ends. They have a medium taste, lean, but without the crispy edges. They have 5 different choices of bbq sauce, each giving your meat a wide range of flavors. The burnt ends are average with better ones several other places. But with the good sides & the variety of self-serve sauces, I give them an upgraded score by one star to four. read more

We noticed this BBQ stop on our way to KC and thought we'd give it a try. We both ordered brisket and for sides we got: French fries, onion rings, a salad (cranberry vinaigrette for dressing) and mixed vegetables. Everything was delicious. I think we'd need to come back to give it a fair review as we weren't too, too hungry since we were coming from a movie and had eaten lots of popcorn (oops) read more

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Never heard of this restaurant, set in a closed Burger King? Remodel looks great. The menu was so diverse, you can have your bbq beans, brisket or burnt ends, and your friends can have bbq or a diverse menu from chicken to burgers. Enjoyed this new ( to me ) option! 22 minutes from Shawnee right off K-10 read more

I've only been once, this afternoon for a late lunch, but I was very happy with the food and the service. The restaurant is clean, new and bright with many windows. They brought us a small serving of their fried cornbread which was unexpected and delicious. They have a happy hour everyday from 2-5pm and 7-close! I had the brisket French dip with fries which I thought it was very good and I had a peach mango margarita off the happy hour menu. There was four BBQ sauces on the table to choose from and my fries came with a very good creamy horseradish dipping sauce. I will definitely be back. read more

I didn't think I came in with high expectations, but whatever expectations I had were not met. I had came for an early lunch at 11:15 AM and it one or two other customers. The waitress was young and sweet but was forgetful, kept ignoring one of my coworkers at the table, and rarely checked on the table until the check. I ordered 1 meat & 2 sides plate of beef burnt ends with potato salad and seasonal sautéed veggies. The sides were okay and wouldn't come again for any of them while the beef burnt ends were much better. The ambiance of the place was extremely casual and not come for any kind of formal/ professional or romantic occasion. read more

Stopped in after finishing up work in Lawrence. I must say this place is in an old Burger King and it's weird to walk into what you know was a fast food joint and there's a full bar. The place is so much cleaner and nicer than its previous occupant kept it. I sat at the bar and ordered a cold Yengling beer and a smokehouse Rueben with fries. Nothing beats a cold beer in a frosty mug on a hot day. The Rueben was good but could have used a little more corned beef. Plenty of spicy kraut which I loved and cheese. The sandwich had lots of flavor and the fries were crispy and hot. Steve the bartender was making sure I had everything and even held a good conversation. Most of the time bartenders don't stick around and talk. read more

This place was off of 119 in Metcalf, moved out here, food is still good, service has already been friendly, smaller seating room, u.can't miss this place off the road has u head into town, meet some supper nice people at the other store, the drive is well worth it, they have a drive Thu, this use to be Burger King, better quality of food, this is my 2nd time here read more

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Coming from Texas to try the BBQ but also the southwest spin on many dishes. I gotta say the fact it is inside an old Burger King should have been my first red flag. the bathrooms 5' from the bar where you can hear and smell what goes on inside while you eat/drink should have been the second red flag. But the MARINARA SAUCE as salsa is the end all. You absolutely can not give a Texan pureed marinara (there is no mistaking italian marinara sauce) as salsa with corn chips and think you wont get a comment. i am upset by that on a strangely personal level i didnt expect from myself. If it was paired with garlic cheese bread i would be happier. there was no chopped onion, cilantro, hot peppers of any kind or anything other than tomato. in fact i pulled out tomato seeds (seeds are removed from romas when making salsa any southerner knows this) and many seeds were sprouted. you dont eat tomato plants the plant part so sprouted seeds in "salsa" are a no-go. they cause stomach upset. the burnt end nachos were very light on meat and the burnt ends were not cripsy but just some pork shreds. it was juicy enough so it was ok. there was literally one spoonful of picante on my whole thing of nachos. untoasted corn chips got super soggy quickly so half was just not good to eat. Over all extremely disappointed. place looked clean and staff was friendly. spaciaous parking lot but inside is limited space for how big the parking lot is. no hot beverages which to me is weird for a full bar. most bars at least have one bad black coffee option..no sobering up here. read more

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I've been here multiple times and I have to say it doesn't disappoint! Their burnt ends are really good and the brisket is pretty good too. Their fries are perfect which is important because you have to have something good to compliment your main dish! They are crinkle cut, crispy, and copious. The people staff is friendly and always working. The restaurant is clean with heavy duty paper towels at each table to help clean you up after your meal. Next to the drink fountain they have pumps and cups for the different sauces. I definitely recommend giving it a try. The price a right and the food is good. Tip: if you sign up for their email/make an account t you get a free sandwich for your birthday! read more

Amazing food! Amazing service! We are here at least once a week and are never disappointed. Highly recommend breakfast there as well.

First time there. Excellent service. One of the best old fashion drinks I've had at a restaurant. Staff was friendly and fun to interact with. Food was top notch. Definitely a place that I will go back to. If you want a good meal surrounded by people who seem to enjoy their job, this is the place. Try the spicy slaw, it will surprise you! read more

I go here about every other month and every time it's a great experience. It's quiet enough to where you can easily have conversations but not too quiet where it's awkward. I've never been to the other burnt ends in KC but this one has a small-town vibe to it. The food here is great and I always feel full for the rest of the day when I go here for lunch. I recommend any of the bowls and a side of cornbread. The servers are always fun to talk to and are attentive. It also has outside games and picnic tables if you want to hang out there. read more

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Admittedly I was there around 7PM on a Sunday night but I expected traditional tender burnt ends with a crispy layer of deliciousness - that expectation is what lured me in when I saw their sign. Sadly, that is not what I got. The burnt ends seemed more like "cooked middles"! They were a little tough and did not feature the caramelized coating one would expect in a burnt end. The fried cornbread bites were rather soggy and greasy - too bad because this could be a really tasty idea. The news is not all bad - the smoked turkey exceeded expectations... moist and delicious and a worthy vehicle for the selection of tasty sauces. read more

Burnt End BBQ - 2 meat platter with burnt ends and smoked turkey - Barbeque Near Me - De Soto, Kansas

Food is great. Real good bbq. But the service in the drive through was seriously awesome. Expect to be treated with respect and thoughtful consideration. Way to go management team read more

Been there twice, won't return. Food was cold, WAY overdone and tasteless. Ordered a to-go burger, plain, didn't check and when I got home and opened box, I had a cold, hard burger patty. Nothing else, no bun, no condiment pkgs, no napkins, NOTHING. Don't recommend at all. Fast food joints beat this place hands down. read more

BBQ here is good, reliable & consistent. Tonight we ordered slightly different items than we have in the past. I got a side of corn bread bites instead of fries with my pulled pork sandwich. My husband ordered 'The Chopped' Sandwich. Because he doesn't like onions I was the lucky recipient of the onions straws off his sandwich! read more

used to be really good when they first opened but the last couple times i went the quality of the food just was not the same. every time i get a cherry limeade it's made differently and not in a good way. read more

This BBQ restaurant offers a menu board and counter service to order. There is plenty of staff and the restaurant is clean. I ordered the burnt end combo with beans. The meal comes with fries and cole slaw. There are four different sauces on the table already. I tried all four of course. The variety is nice. The sauces are fine. The burnt ends, pork and beef, were tasty. The slaw was served cold and fresh. The slaw could have used a little more spice. The fries came unseasoned and were bland but hot and crunchy. There was no salt or pepper on the table. These items were located by the soda machine. The beans were okay. This one is a definite must try. read more

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Food was fresh and tasted great, healthy portions. Staff was super helpful. We have had breakfast lunch and even drive through. Highly recommend! read more

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I was buzzing through the area and saw this Barbque joint in a small strip mall by a Walmart. It had gently of parking and a good noon crowd on a Tuesday . So I pulled in, there was the customary line for ordering...I asked for help because it was my first trip to this place... the order taker was pure hospitality, answered all my questions and help me pick out some meats. I got the pulled pork, great! then I got smoked chicken. They were yummy! Then I got brunt ends...which I never order. These beef burnt ends were a dream. So what could go wrong? Sides! The Barbque beans are great and mac and cheese good. So I tried the house Barbque sauces...the honey Barbque was the best. So five stars. Going back. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Smoked wings and beans, just plain great! - Barbeque Near Me - De Soto, Kansas

I love this restaurant. They give you a lot of food. The Turkey Cobb salad is good. Actually everything we've had is really good. I recommend. read more

We like this bbq, it's on the way home from work so I can order and pick up food for dinner on my way home. I've never been disappointed. Can't comment on the ambiance, we've only done take out. The drive through service is quick and efficient. My favorite is the turkey salad. L loves the wings read more

We picked up a to go order for my son's birthday at his request. My wife tried the Smoked Turkey rice bowl and loved it. I had the burnt ends Mac bowl and really enjoyed it. My son just got a pork sandwich with a side of macaroni and cheese, which he says is his favorite here. They made things fresh but the wait was not too long. We will be back read more

Most BBQ places around Kansas only do Burnt Ends on special days. This place does it everyday. They have beef and pork Burnt Ends. They also have Briskets. They also have fall off the bone St Louis Ribs. They also have these melt in your mouth Cornbread bites. Plus check out there Daily Specials. They have awesome drinks. Chk out the awesome kids meals. Bring the family for outdoor games. There easy to find right off the K-10 and De Soto Exit. read more

5 of us had lunch there today, bowls, Sandwiches and Platters. To say is was good is not fair. When I want a good smoked meat meal. This would be my go to for sure. If I didn't live 40 minutes away. We were in the area and said let's try it. I mean the fries.... let's talk about your krinkle cut fries. These are incredible. But that's just the fries. They have an item called cornbread bites. Squares of cornbread with a real light fry on them. Kinda like a hush puppy but more delicate and a fantastic pairing for their burnt ends. The pit master has worked with the best in KC. And it shows. They had a segment on the food network. It's worthy. We will be back read more

WOW. We love burnt ends and have had a hard time being impressed on recent trips to the KC area. But our faith has been restored (at least in the Overland Park location). I love that you get to watch all of your food being prepped and plated if you want to. And the sides are wonderful too. The wedge fries which are not always available were seasoned well and crispy outside and tender inside. Onion straws add a nice crunch to the meal, and the sweet and spicy cole slaw has a slow burn. I found the sliced brisket to be a bit dry, but the smoke is just right and actually it was better cold the next day as a snack. But the BE were perfect! Tender and barky just as I like them. Honorable mention to Robin, who was managing the night we went in. He was friendly and engaging and he was bragging on his employees, which I admire. read more

Burnt End BBQ - Burnt ends properly made from only the point. - Barbeque Near Me - De Soto, Kansas

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The atmosphere was amazing !! Met at the door and everyone was so nice !! Sat at the bar and Allie was an amazing bar tender and host !! Very polite and sweet. Ordered the 2 meat plate and the burnt ends were so good I ordered more to go !! No barbecue sauce needed. Not a Smokey taste at all !! Great game and conversation with my new friend visiting shortly to the place I live in Berkeley CA !! Keep her around she will make u a lot of money !! read more

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Here we are at Burnt Ends again Love this place and now they serve breakfast. Woo Hoo! Breakfast was excellent plentiful and reasonably priced, Server Abbey did an excellent job and there was no rush to leave Thank you again Burnt Ends for coming to De Soto read more

When I ordered I specifically wanted brisket. Found out I had to order a platter of something else to then pay extra to get brisket. I was surprised I couldn't get a platter with just brisket. When got my food there was no brisket. Somehow they didn't add it to my order even though that was the main thing I wanted. They did provide me a side of it free which was nice. Food was not that great. Was very disappointed in the brisket which was tough and dry. I wouldn't go there again. read more

Nearly everything on this menu list an "upcharge" including and ironically "burnt ends"

I stumbled upon Burnt End BBQ while visiting Overland Park on business. I am so glad I did! My respect for KC barbecue just went to a new level! I had the chop sandwich and it was absolutely amazing and delicious!! The menu is full of several different sandwiches that all sound wonderful. I will definitely be back every time I'm in Overland Park. read more

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My wife and I stopped after her Dr. Appointment to have lunch. She picked the place and we were very pleased with it. She ordered the 1/2. Lb. burnt ends for each of us. Our sides were onion rings, fried cornbread bites, corn and potatoes ! We each got two pieces of toast which came with sweet butter. Yum ! We each had a soda with the meal that totaled $43. Not bad considering we both ate all we wanted while taking home almost more than we had dining in. The place was very clean especially for hitting it just after the lunch rush. Our servers were very friendly and attentive. The burnt ends were very tender, juicy & had amazing smoky flavor. Every side was amazing as we did have quite a variety to share. Very much worth the time and money to stop in for a delicious lunch or dinner. Put this one on your list !! read more

Burnt End BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - De Soto, Kansas

I came in on a Saturday night and had the Saturday night special sandwich. It was Awesome. I will definitely come back and get it again.

Strip mall BBQ is usually dismissed out of hand. I'm truly glad I didn't. I had the burnt ends sandwich and it was incredibly good. The ends themselves were moist with a little bit of crunch from the char. The onion straws on the sandwich added more crunch and the nice onion flavor. The spicy southwest bbq sauce added the right amount of heat. And the fries were excellent. The staff is above friendly. And efficient as can be. I'm going back again and often read more

Burnt End BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - De Soto, Kansas