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    Guy & Mae's Tavern

    4.0 (74 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque, Sandwiches
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Calvin K.

    This is a hole in the wall if ever there was one, and it has the best pork ribs in America. A slab of ribs comes on a sheet of aluminum foil, which is cradled by pages of newspaper. Pour their sweet barbecue sauce along the edge of the ribs and order the sides of coleslaw, potato salad, and/or BBQ beans. Beer or soda round out the meal. Scrumptious. Delicious.

    Richard P.

    Man! I wanted to push this to four stars just based on nostalgia, tradition and ambience. But rating integrity when it comes to the BBQ arts prohibits me from going that high. As eluded to, the place is an absolute gem when it comes to just old school charm. The kind of tavern that used to exist on Main St all over the Midwest. Dimly lit, faux wood grain formica tables, friendly staff and domestic beers on tap. You know the type. If I lived in the surrounding area, I'd be happy to have a spot like this to frequent for a cold beer and a nice smoked meat sandwich. I would probably pass most of the time on their ribs which were not the best when it comes to trim and were way over done. Their house made sauce also leaves a lot to be desired when compared to top notch BBQ joints. The very small $2 serving of potato salad and bread that was so dry it literally broke in half when I folded it did not help my overall impression. I'm sorry to say but with so many great BBQ options in the greater KC area this spot may be like the Trump Presidency. ONE AND DONE!

    Charley B.

    I don't think you could imagine a better small town dive. It's small dark space on the main drag. Once your eyes adjust, you'll see that the room is lit up by a bunch of beer and pig-themed neon lights. Those lights showcase an open room with a pool table, a couple of dart boards, a pinball machine and a jukebox full of your old country favorites. Booths are built in against the walls and a long bar lines a walkway toward the back. Dollar bills are everywhere. Guy & Mae's' claim to fame, other than its amazing atmosphere, is its barbecue ribs. Those ribs are served on top of some aluminum foil and a few folded up newspapers, along with a stack of napkins. Unfortunately those ribs, while good, were overcooked. The meat fell off of the bone when I tried to pick it up. Tearing off the bone is good. Falling, unfortunately, is not. They were still good, but they were dry. I can only imagine what they could have been.

    Double meat sandwich with smoked turkey and thin sliced polish sausage.

    Don't let this hole in a wall gem get past you. If you are anywhere close, it is worth the extra miles. The ribs are great but the thin sliced polish sausage is the king. Get the double meat sandwich with smoked turkey and polish sausage. You won't be able to finish it all but you will be happy.

    Andrea L.

    Nice little drive out to Guy & Mae's for ribs. The ribs were so yummy. They are carry out only and only cash or check. We are at the park across the street and it was so nice.

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    Liz L.

    Blink, cough or sneeze and you'll miss the tiny town of Williamsburg, Kansas. But don't. Because the BBQ ribs at Guy and Mae's is absolutely worth the trek. There aren't a lot of menu items. But I've found that Guy and Mae's is all about the quality, not quantity. The few items it makes, it makes WELL. There are some meat sandwiches (which are delicious, too), spicy pickles, beans, potato salad, cole slaw. Those, my friends, are really just fillers - the real winner are the ribs. They are served wrapped in newspaper and foil with some slices of white bread. The slab portions are generous. There's plastic-ware but it's ribs. Come with the expectation of getting a lil' diiiiirty. The lesson here is that looks are deceiving. The establishment is in a small, rundown building. The interior a dated and a bit musty. However, dig deeper and you'll find a glorious diamond in the rough...or in this case, a perfectly smoked, falling-off-the-bone rib. It's cash-only but there IS an ATM on-site. The fee is about $3. Small price to pay for a meaty slice of heaven...

    Megan F.

    You wouldn't know it from the street but this is some of the best BBQ I've had. The ribs are delicious and very juicy. The sandwiches are very filling, the pictures are of small Turkey and a small beef and Polish sausage they flavors worked very well! Has a pool table, pinball, and jukebox. Well worth the trip off the highway. Bring a dollar to hang on the wall.

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    The best ribs for more than 40 years! We'd come more often if not so far from civilization!

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    Good ribs. Sides are few and not made in house. Family style bar. We enjoy going here and staff and other guests are friendly.

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    Best ribs on earth prove me wrong Dave Portnoy. Find me I'm not finding you. That said these ribs are special and worth a special.

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    The Ribs are good. It's making me write at least 85 charters long ...???!!!???!!!!----!!!!!

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