Stanley James is one of my favorite places to grab a bite in Lawrence! Not fancy, as it's a…read morerestaurant inside a convenience store, but the quality and service can't be beat! Taste and portion size are amazing! Have yet to be disappointed at Stanley James!!

Was so excited to try this finally but left really disappointed. Cold food. Bad food. Okay service…read more But cold bbq with lack of flavor on a Friday night at 6pm is just bad and disappointing. I also don't like how the ceiling fan light is above the blades so when it was spinning the seating area was flashing a ton. Super uncomfortable to sit in especially with sensitive eyes. Wouldn't recommend..

While traveling, I was looking for a good place between Topeka & KC to get good BBQ and i asked…read moreGrok AI and this was the 2nd recommendation. What made me select it was the BBQ egg rolls. I've never heard of such a thing but boy am I glad I did. It was great! I even shared my pulled pork and brisket and Mac n cheese with my dog. We both loved it!

Surprised that this place has more than two stars. Restaurant is not very clean, to begin with…read more Some of the sides are ok (onion rings), but the beans are on fire! (When does bbq=super hot spicy?) Burnt ends were over cooked, dry, and stringy. The fried chicken (Sunday only) wasn't completely battered, so over cooked and stringy where that was missing. Really a place to avoid. It would be worth the drive into the KC suburbs for something properly prepared.

My absolute favorite BBQ in Lawrence! Nice environment and great food. I have visited countless…read moretimes and will be there at least once whenever I am in Lawrence. The service is minimal, which is something I personally prefer and is an advantage to me.

Food was great. BBQ sauce very good(bought a bottle to take home) The mac and cheese was very good…read more Curly fries too! Had ribs, brisket and sausage! Wish they had burnt ends but I will still go back to try the rest of the menu.

This is a standard takeout place for our family. I've not written a review in ages, but after…read moreseeing a few negative ones on Yelp, decided to rate my recent visit. We ordered the family dinner, with fried pickles & onion rings as our sides. Smoked turkey & brisket are what we always get for our generous half pound meat choices. We also added a slab of ribs (we have teenagers). Once again, everything was hot & fresh, crispy or soft and smoky; all as expected. No food leftover between the 4 of us. Just finger-licking food at VERY reasonable prices. The staff were- as always- cheerful & knowledgable, and we got a variety of their house-made bbq sauces. My fav is the hot vinegar, but to each his own! This will continue to be our go-to for Lawrence bbq.

This is painful. I've loved this place for years. You can see my past reviews. The last two times…read morepretty bad. The first I let it go but tonight it's not eatable. The once sacred brisket is beyond chewable. I'd rather them just not sell it if they aren't going to cook it. I've gone other times when it was sold out and just had to pivot to something else. That's fine. But, to wrap this up and try to pawn it off as anything good it simply wrong. The only thing left is the spicy ranch. That's pretty good but probably going to need to lace me with alcohol to go back. Goodbye

My opinion but they have Best barbecue in town! Service is awesome too, never disappoint!read more

Adding an update as this spot has come in clutch a few years in a row now…read more Friend and I have a tradition to get together for skeet shooting nearby each November, often needing a spot with a dog friendly patio afterword. This could not have fit the bill any better than it did. For starters, the perfect fall weather, paired with the ample picnic benches, games, and dog-friendly nature of this spot should be enough to catch your attention. The friendly server also happened to have a similar dog to mine, and her energy added to the great vibes overall. The food was good and hit the spot. First time in I had a chicken sandwich and while it was a bit generic, or maybe a better term is replicable, it still landed for me. This time I got more of a BBQ platter with ribs, pulled pork, fries and Texas toast. It all was good, particularly the BBQ sauce. The ribs feel right off the bone and the pulled pork had a nice flavor. Good option if you're outside of Lawrence in the Eudora area.

My son and I are on a cross country road trip and randomly stopped in at J Rocks. The food doesn't…read moreneed a long "Foodie" type review: The smoked chicken tips (boneless thighs) and cheese steak sandwich were the best things I've put in my mouth this whole trip.......'nuff said!

We stopped in on a Saturday at noon after reading reviews on yelp, and were surprised that the…read moreplace was empty, except for one other couple, standing and waiting for a takeout order. My husband ordered the ribs and okra, and I got a shrimp po boy sandwich with collard greens. The young man at the register was very helpful & efficient, and we quickly found a table. I needed to use the restroom while I waited for our order, but a sign on a door in the corner said 'out of order' so sadly, no bathroom. The young man from the register soon brought out our order, and we were happy! I grew up with peppery collards on the south side of Chicago, and man! I was surprised to have such a good cup in KS! They were hot, so tender & peppered, and the meat in them was lean & juicy. My po boy had 5 shrimp- almost too many to fit into the roll, but they were breaded & fried, hot & crispy. The roll was fresh & well- stocked with tomato, lettuce & mayo. There is a free 'sample' of coleslaw given on each order it seems, but I did not care for mine. My husband really enjoyed his ribs; they weee smoky & tender and the portion was good. The okra was kind of a bummer; clearly an out-of-the-frozen bag kind, but he said it was clear the kitchen had prioritized the ribs, which were awesome. We were sad to see a lack of variety in sauce, but what we did have was delightful. I highly recommend this place, and will likely be back soon, just for the collards!

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.

Before getting started at the Museum, I had lunch today at Black Dog. A plate of chopped brisket…read morewas just what I wanted, as you can see from the picture and served with cole slaw. Moist but needing a little bit of sauce. Cole slaw was crispy and had a nice vinegar bite to it. They have a soda fountain and urns of tea. There is a free wifi signal here though it's not theirs. [Review 11419 overall, 1196 of 2019.]

Black Dog is located on the top floor of a Harley Davidson dealership, which is colocated with the…read moreEvel Knievel Museum. The restaurant is located at the top of a narrow staircase (there may be an elevator but we didn't see one). You place your order at a walk-up counter. The gentleman who took our order was very friendly and helped us decipher the menu. We both ordered the brisket sandwich. My husband got a platter with the beans and cheesy potatoes. I got the smaller plate with potato salad. The brisket was "shredded" which is not how I am used to on a BBQ brisket sandwich. It was really dry and honestly didn't have much of a smoked flavor. I put sauce on it, but didn't really care for the taste of that either. I would describe it as sweet Heinz 57 sauce. The potato salad was nothing exceptional but tasted fine. Same with my husband's cheesy potatoes. However the BBQ beans were exceptional! Probably some of the best I have ever had. They were rich and sweet with chunks of meat. I wish I had ordered a plate of those! Overall, I wouldn't really recommend Black Dog Bar B Que. But if you go, be sure you order the beans!

The food is fantastic, but not worth how much it is. The burgers are very expensive and they do not…read morecome with a side. If you would like a side - you have to order it separately. We have had great customer service and some not so great customer service. The ambiance is fun (with great music) however if you don't like tight spaces this might not be the place for you! If you need a suggestion for something to eat get the poutine fries or truffle fries and either the classic burger or the fun guy burger! Could not suggest these enough!

Incredible food! Came on a recommendation for a colleague of mine. Great selection of burgers…read moreavailable. I had a standard classic with American, bacon and a fried egg. They have a chipotle cocoa ketchup, which is unexplainable on how good it is. Great service and lots of seating.