The best barbecue in the world. Go to the original. You won't be disappointed!!!!!!!!!!read more

Out of all the bbq places that I went to in the area, this is one of the only spots that I can…read morewhole heartedly recommend. There is a line out of the door, and that is always a good sign that the food is going to hit. Although the line is long, it moves pretty well so do not get discouraged. Wait it out, it will be worth it. The Z Man sandwich with brisket is on point. The bun doesn't get talked about enough. It is soft and butter and compliments the brisket really well. The brisket itself is tender and flavorful. I loved that the sauce was automatically applied. A lot of the joints in the area drown their bbq in sauce. For sides, the potato salad was ok. The corn bread with the honey butter is phenomal. It gets 4 thumbs up. That includes my big toes. I was already full but I downed that cornbread with all my might. And, when things can't get any better, there's the banana pudding. The sugar crumble crunch is the cherry on top. Absolute bliss.

I had been here before but it had been a long time. I remember it being better…read more I got a slab of ribs and a pint of baked beans to go for $40. I live 6 miles from the restaurant. First let's talk about those beans. 1. The beans are thick which I like. 2. I think they must use hoisin in them. To me they have an Asian flavor. I was hoping for something smokier and not so sweet. 3. There are nice chunks of meat in the beans. 4. They are missing something. Maybe some kick to go with the sweet and tang. Or maybe a bell pepper to add some complexity. Definitely need to cut down on whatever is making them taste so weirdly sweet. Let's get into the ribs. Let me say first that I prefer beef over pork. I didn't realize they were pork or packed in styrofoam until I got home. They were kinda cold. The ribs were tender and not overly sauced. There was not much fat. The sauce is sweet and rather thin. They do not have pickles. Maybe a pickle would have made it better for me. Overall I found everything overly sweet. I would have liked something salty (did someone say pickle?) My boyfriend liked the ribs and thought the beans were pretty good. For me, it was all meh. Since I'm the hunter and gatherer in our little family, I doubt we will be back.

Family owned and ran, delicious food, great portions! Had the pork, turkey, ribs and burnt ends…read more Amazing Frankie's tators, cheeses corn and slaw. Definitely will come again!

Brisket was mouthwatering and Elaine gave excellent service. Was a fun atmosphere. Was here from…read moreAtlanta

food was fantastic and our server Kamryn was awesome. Got the Mac and Q and it came out really…read morequick.

This place! Always tasty, this spot never disappoints. Went…read morein today to try a few other new items on the menu. We had a burnt ends bowl and The Royal sandwich with tots. Easy parking, into a spacious and clean room...you can't miss at Haywards. Be sure to try their ribs, sausage, and burnt ends. The sides are all solid, sweet potato fries and tots always get me. Their own Bree...the Haywards Amber ale is delicious and easy beer to pair with the menu.

My boyfriend likes to get the rib special here. A slab for $19 I think. He said they are pretty…read moregood especially for that price! We picked up to go but the restaurant looked clean. They had our order ready when we arrived. Ordering online was easy! I've gotten the salad which comes with ham and Turkey - $13. I added some brisket for an extra $3 making my salad $16. It was good and I got a large portion of meats. This will probably sound like a weird complaint but the turkey tasted very strong. It almost overpowered everything else in the salad. I usually like turkey but this was borderline for me. Everything else was very good. I think we will be back for the rib special!

We don't go here on a regular basis, only special occasions, but they always knock it out of the…read morepark! While during most of the year, they do sell lunch, that's just not why most people go to Fritz's. They're renowned for their smoked meats. Around holidays they sell smoked turkeys, gravy, and- most importantly- their 3 sausage stuffing, which is a must for our holiday meals. It is delicious! It can get busy some mornings with people picking up, but I always see people getting helped fast, the line goes quickly. Pro tip: you don't have to be there right in the morning. Wait a couple hours and come in, you'll be fine. Year round, we're a fan of their breakfast burrito mix of meats- just cook it up with eggs and you have yourself a filling meal. Then there's the dog bones.... Altogether, this is a simple and unassuming place, a bit old fashioned, but very much solid.

The crew is the best!!!! Very friendly and has answers for any questions you have…read more I have had rack of ribs,half chicken,burnt end sausages and hot dogs. All delicious and ribs fall of the bone great. The food is better than all the big places, and they are next to gates. Give them a try and you won't be sorry you did.

Really good craft BBQ that is sorely needed in KC. Great things ahead and this is a 4+ review,…read moreleaving that final star for room to grow into. The brisket is really good, I didn't have a chance with ribs(pictures look fantastic) or burnt ends to give a more full review. The room to grow is the smoke. I wished for a stronger and more complex profile. The street/cheesy corn was incredibly refreshing.

Went with my brother to a Point & Flat (P&F) popup at Discourse Brewing on Wednesday night. We…read morehad brisket, Chicken wings, pork belly burnt ends and potato salad. All very, very good. Brisket was unwrapped near our table and was dripping juices - spice rub and doneness was right on. The meat was so tender and flavorful that I didn't really need P&F's BBQ Sauce- which was also very good and a bit different from traditional KC style sauce. Pork Burnt ends aren't my favorite but these were tasty, very well spiced and were complimented well by the P&F sauce. While I thought the brisket was the star of the show, the smoked and fried chicken wings were a close second to the brisket and seemed very popular with the crowd at Discourse. When chicken is smoked well, it carries the smoky taste throughout tender and juicy meat and these were smoked well. Can't forget Discourse Brewing, I tried their Used 8 track Dortmunder Lager. I like German style lagers and pilsners and this choice well complimented P&Fs BBQ. Before finishing for the evening I had a Platinum Label "I'm a Dinosaur" Helles - it was light and not too hoppy. I'd have both again. Wednesday is Trivia Night at Discourse and while I didn't stay for it, the place was packed an hour before trivia started. All in all a great evening. If you like BBQ, Beer or trivia or want to hit a trifecta - try Discourse Brewing on a Wednesday night!

We were on a tight drive from Ft. Scott to MCI and had one mission: find true Kansas City-style BBQ…read more-- smoky, not swimming in sauce. Slap's delivered. I ordered the brisket combo with a quarter chicken leg, cheesy corn, and baked potato casserole. My partner went with the brisket sandwich. We grabbed it to go in a hurry... and forgot plastic utensils. Crisis? Maybe. Regret? None. The brisket was perfection -- tender, beautifully smoked, with bark that had just the right texture. The chicken was outstanding too: lightly sauced, deeply flavored, juicy all the way through. Every bite tasted intentional. Even eating it on the go, slightly improvised utensil situation and all, this was some of the best Kansas City BBQ we've had. Would absolutely come back -- preferably with forks next time.

On a roadtrip and was so excited to pass through KC to try the famous BBQ! Obviously, I can't judge…read morea city's food by one establishment, but I was so disappointed. Got a sampler platter w/ cheesy corn and potato casserole and added burnt ends + ribs to go since I'm traveling with my 2 kitties. Everything was just... bland, especially the brisket and burnt ends. Very surprised the bbq place is so popular when the food is just meh. Was also surprised how cheap the online prices were and turns out, the prices aren't updated. The outdoor seating looks nice, and the staff were friendly, but I would not come back.

Had a holiday dinner. Celebration here recently and everyone left happy!! You have to start with…read moretheir famous onion rings as a starter. I love their burnt ends and all of their sides are awesome. Beans, slaw and fries. Others got staples like ribs and brisket. My wife had salmon salad and loved it. They also make great drinks at the bar. They have an unusual twist on the Old Fashioned

Overall, a good experience. Service was great, even though it did take a bit for one fo our kids…read moremeals to come out. It was comped, and free dessert. The smoked queso burnt ends was amazing! The smokey flavor smell is the best thing ever, you should candle it. The only reason not 5 stars is i prefer my brisket to be thicker pieces. It was rather dry and not super juicy like a good brisket. Same for the sausage.

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!

I have been itching to try this place for a long time. I was disappointed…read more Service - This is a tough one to rate. I saw many tables being taken care of by waiters, and even the store manager coming out and doing his part for those sitting at tables near ours. Our table, for some reason, was being covered by the bartender. He did stop by... but had a weird vibe of trying to be our buddy. He did not act or look like staff. But he did take the order and deliver the food. I think we are going to go with 3 stars. Ambiance - Well, the design is nice enough. There is no personality, and the building could be utilized for any kind of eatery with little to no changes. Normally, that would get a standard 3-star... dropping it to a 2-star in this case because this is to be a BBQ place... and the smell of smoked, roasted meat... is seriously missing. Food - Again, nothing wrong with it. In fact, the flavour of our sides was actually rather good. So 4 stars... except... Everything, as a side, either came from a tub or a frier. I began to be seriously suspicious of the BBQ, the sides, and the kitchen on mass. It is almost as if everything is preportioned somewhere else and just used a suvied, frier, or grill, to make it plate-ready. So we are gonna drop to 3-stars. I also noticed that they have whiskey, bottles, and cans. No taps. Though they do serve all drinks in a glass. The whole place gave me a vibe of a quick setup that they could pick up and leave at any time. To wrap this up... If this BBQ place were somewhere else, it would get rated rather high. But this is Kansas City. There is MUCH better BBQ, cheaper, just down the road... no, it doesn't matter which road. My honest opinion... this is a half-hearted attempt at a BBQ restaurant and more of a quickly tossed together venture to capitalize on area BBQ. Spend your money at a real BBQ place and let this chain go back to the areas that don't really know any better. (See Dickey's).

My husband and I were visiting KC from CA and not only is this place a gem, it's some of the best…read moreBBQ I've ever had! The mac is not your typical, but holy moly, is it delicious! The mini corn muffins are also a must! The staff is very attentive and personable. One of the owners came over and chatted w/ us, which you don't normally see in restaurants - it's a nice touch. We will def. be back the next time we're in KC :)

Service was top notch and fast. So warm and welcoming. Great fun and enjoyable ambience. Great…read moreoutdoor area with small stage for music! Now the food... absolutely delicious!!!! Tried the burnt ends, ribs, smoked turkey, brisket, and Mac n cheese, collard greens and beans. My favorite was the ribs and burnt ends. Delicious and soft and bbq sauce is so yummy. I would highly suggest folks come out to try this great family owned small business. I work for Intuit and we support small businesses like this! It was such a pleasure eating here! Wishing them lots of future business and success!