Best Cole slaw in KC hands down. Salads are wonderful, and the beef burnt(brownies)ends are too…read more Oh, and their sweet tea is always on point. Must try!!

I was hungry and wanted some burnt ends. They were decent but felt like they'd been sitting all…read moreday. The ham brownies were very dry. Luckily I mixed them in the baked beans. I was hoping for more as KC is known for good bbq. Probably go elsewhere. Inside was rustic and clean. Service was warm and welcoming.

The food here is fantastic! The service is always slow the four times I visited but the great food…read moreand clean environment makes up for it. Prices are fair as well.

The food is amazing! From burnt ends to pizza, you can't go wrong! They have a full bar, as well…read more Service has always been wonderful. Everyone is very accommodating. It's a great place just to hang out with friends & family!!

Food is good service is better than most place is always as clean as it can be while running what…read moremore can you ask

My husband and I were in the area and we decided to try out this barbecue restaurant. We waited for…read morea little bit to be seated, and the hostess needs to improve her "welcoming" skills. We were seated at a booth and immediately the waitress came over and asked for a drink order. We looked over our menus and made our selections. Our waitress was nice and was generally attentive. My husband ordered the killer combo sandwich and he did not order any sides because the sandwich is quite large. It comes with a choice of two meets with a pickle on top. I ordered the ribs with two sides, which were coleslaw and potato salad. She brought out the food, and I had a slice of bread on top of my ribs, which I was not happy about since I have celiac. Typically most barbecue places if they serve bread will serve it on the side, not smack dab on top of the meal. I should've also told her no bread, but I wasn't expecting it to be on top of it. I ended up just giving the top ribs to my husband since I usually don't finish my ribs anyways. The ribs were barely lukewarm, unfortunately. Their sauce is a sweeter sauce, which I prefer, but I thought it was just OK. The ribs were generally fine and the coleslaw was good and so was the potato salad. I would say out of the whole meal the potato salad was the best. My husband was not happy with his sandwich because the beef was kind of dried out. He had been to this restaurant once before as a guest of a friend, and at that time, the beef was more tender and thicker sliced. I thought that the rib plate meal was reasonable at $17 with two sides. The sandwich by itself was $18 which wasn't that great considering the meat was dried out. It was just a casual restaurant with a homestyle feel to it. It was clean and so were the restrooms. We would not particularly go back just because the main thing which is a barbecue it was just OK.

A hidden bbq gem in Olathe. Great ribs with just the perfect KCBS doneness (you can literally see…read moreyour bite perfectly). Burnt ends are really tasty and come from the point on the brisket (if you know, you know!). Great fries and nice onion straws. Definitely worth trying out!

I really wanted to love this place. Nice ambience. But sadly that's where it ended. I got the…read moresampler platter. A little of everything. And some smoked ham salad. I've had outstanding smoked ham salad so I was trying not to be too harsh. But it lacked flavor at all let alone smoked. The basic consensus on the sampler was dry. The brisket and pork had a decent flavor but both were extremely dry. The regular sausage was only slightly overcooked with a distinct smoke taste. The jalepeno cheese sausage was damn near dehydrated it was so over cooked. My entire party assumed these were old product that had been reheated too many times. I hope that was it. Now for the highlights. The service was friendly and the chicken quarters were outstanding. Great flavor, juicy, a big hit. My date had ham that was also very good. Lunch for 2 (albeit a big lunch) was $70. I expected better.

We visited Zarda BBQ in Blue Springs on 08-06-2026 at 2:52 pm…read more Our nephew has been visiting us from Colombia and, after all of the places we have been the past three weeks, he said that Zarda BBQ was his favorite, so we wanted to treat him to the best before he departs for home. Our order taker was Donna T. At Zarda BBQ you order at the counter, they provide you with your receipt that has your number on it, and they call when your number/order is ready. They help brings items to your table if you like. We got the Meat Platter (includes 4 sides for $56.25) and we selected 2 orders of Fries and 2 orders of BBQ Baked Beans. The 1/2 lb sliced beef, 1/2 lb sliced ham, 5 oz sliced sausage, and 1/2 slab ribs were all delicious and wonderful. The fries were made to order as usual, were hot and crispy on the outside while being fluffy on the inside. The beans had a very good flavor, a slight peppery sweetish taste but great flavor. In addition we also got a #2 Rib Plate Dinner (includes 2 sides and medium soft drink for $22.00) and selections were Cheesy Potato Bake and Crispy Brussels, soft drink was Diet Dr Pepper. The ribs were perfect as expected. The Potato Bake was very flavorful and cheesy, potatoes good perfectly. The Crispy Brussels (Brussels sprouts) were cooked and seasoned very excellent, nicely crisped like under a broiler yet had moisture and texture to remain flavorful and very good. The Diet Dr Pepper was brixed perfectly and refills are free. In addition, we got a regular Thursday special 1/2 Chicken (includes one side on Thursday for $16.50) and the side chosen was Green Beans. The chicken was very nicely smoked and had a wonderful moistness to it, not dried out, very flavorful! The green beans were a good texture and nicely seasoned. To be sure we had sufficient to take home afterward, we also ordered a Full Slab of Ribs ($28.50) which, wow, today they were offering all ribs for 25% off!. I asked if that was a regular Thursday thing or something and Donna said no, it was something they offer periodically. Our lucky day! When we left at 3:52 pm, we ordered two more slabs to take home since that was such a great value. The ribs were all perfectly smoked, tender, pull slightly off the bone, not overcooked and not undercooked, My wife got water and our nephew got Dr Pepper. He said his Dr Pepper was perfect. The atmosphere was great, the personnel were all great as well. All attentive yet not overbearing. The restaurant was clean, no tables with dishes sitting around. When a table of customers left there was an employee promptly to clear the table. Restrooms were very clean and nicely appointed. We noticed a family that this was apparently their first day at Zarda BBQ. They did an excellent job explaining the menu and options available. Overall, a perfect visit to Zarda BBQ in Blue Springs. We will be returning again and recommend it. Also, they were able to remedy my VIP Club issue so that made things even better!

We enjoyed lunch here 12/17/25 with another couple from our HOA. We do once a month lunches. Lots…read moreof good food and conversation! It was a Wednesday, and they have daily specials. I took advantage and ordered the Hog Wild. It was BIG and did NOT disappoint. As a bacon aficionado, it was like the icing on the cake, so to speak. It's a BIG, BEAUTIFUL, TASTY sammie. Plenty enough to half and satisfy your needs. The ordering system is similar to Chipotle. There are cash registers and cashiers who take your order at a long counter. The food is quickly prepared in the kitchen, and a runner brings the food to the table. #btw - the cashiers have a tip jar under the counter. So be nice and tip the crew!! The dining room is well lit and VERY large. It's apparent this place is a BIG FAVORITE of "working men" and everyone else! Lots and lots of construction workers in their fluorescent vests. Plus tables full of educators in their school colors - complete with their name badges hanging from around their necks. Looking forward to returning!

If you love BBQ, you have to go to ZARDA Bar B-Q. I drive out of my way for the on in Lenexa, Ks…read more It is by far my favorite place to eat BBQ. In fact, it's the only place I go to eat BBQ because it's that good! Ladies, It's the best tasting meat you will EVER put in your mouth. Trust me! And, no matter the size you order, you won't be disappointed. All the meat there tastes amazing. The sides and desserts are great, too! So ladies and gentlemen, grab your wallet or billfold and get to a Zarda's near you. Order what you want, then you can tap it or slide it in; whatever feels right to you because their Debit/Credit card reader takes it both ways. Steve, this is Sherri. I just came, and left totally satisfied. I hope after my post more people come. Thank you for being sooooooo good!!!

It's been a minute since I've had barbecue up here. Usually, it's decent, but nothing to write home…read moreabout--however, this takeout order absolutely took the cake! I got their signature burnt end sandwich, signature beans, and wedge fries. Since I picked it up, I got a chance to check out the place. It was very clean and super busy, which is always a great sign. My food was ready right when I arrived and still piping hot. Everything survived the ride home intact. The sandwich was superb--the burnt ends were tender and incredibly flavorful. The baked beans were just as good, packed with a generous amount of meat. The fries stayed mostly crispy on the drive back, and, as is my tradition, I used the baked beans as a dipping sauce for them! They included two of their sauces, which was plenty. The only minor letdown was the pickle, which seemed to be the runt of the litter. That said, I can easily look past it given how excellent everything else was. As a spice fanatic, I tossed on a few hot peppers from my garden to round out the feast.

I've eaten here maybe 5 times in the last 9 months - whenever I'm in town visiting my family. I…read moregrew up in KC on Gates, Jackstack, Sneads, etc. I have to say this place is outstanding. Their burnt ends are tender and NOT dry. Ribs are excellent. The sides - you've got to try the tots. The seasoning blend will blow your mind. Their spicy sauce is great. Put this on your regular BBQ rotation - you won't be disappointed.

I've heard from a lot of individuals that Jazzy B's barbecue was some of the best specifically the…read moreribs. I decided to stop in and give him a try for lunch. I purchased the combo with ribs and burnt ends with a side of tots and barbecue beans. There were four ribs and seven pieces of burnt and included in my meal. I would give the burnt ends a 3.5 out of 5, the ribs would be a 3.5 out of 5, tater tots, 3.75 out of 5 and the baked beans are 4.25 out of 5

The BBQ at Bates City is always perfect, their brisket is sliced thin, which I prefer. They have…read morehot, very hot, and regular barbecue sauce. Previously I've had the turkey quite a few times, and my husband has enjoyed the ribs and the sausage. Counter service always fast and friendly, in the restaurant is very clean. The wood paneling has all kinds of old kitschy decorations and it's just an enjoyable place to eat.

These are the best ribs I've had in the greater Kansas City area, thus far…read more The dining room is an ode to the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, which makes for a great dine-in experience. But, listen... it's the ribs. Order a rack and enjoy!