Cancel

Open app

Search

Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

3.9 (41 reviews)
InexpensiveBarbeque
Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

Order Kennedy's Bar-B-Que Takeout or Delivery

Kennedy's Bar-B-Que Photos

KENNEDY'S BAR-B-QUE ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Divey
Quiet
Good for kids

You might also consider

More like Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

Recommended Reviews - Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

ows a man sitting at a table
Jeff S.

Once again Yelp saves the day (or at least a boring few hours in Canton, Ohio). Flew into Ohio a few weeks ago to meet with a customer and had literally hours to kill so I headed to downtown Canton to see if I could find anything to do. After a few minutes on my handy Yelp app this little BBQ joint kept popping up on the search results; sold. The location was outside of downtown and almost looked a little bit in the middle of nowhere; I never would have known to come here without Yelp. This was the best lunch I had the entire trip. The pulled pork sandwich was pretty good although nothing to rave about, but (1) the helping was huge and (2) their relish is awesome. I've never had anything quite like that and I wish I could have bought some to take home (they do sell it in jars to-go but relish setting in a car for hours didn't sound like a sanitary decision). It looked almost like mustard seed as the main ingredient (cabbage?) was chopped super-fine; it wasn't more of a vinegar taste then sweet or spciy, but Idon't think there was vinegar in it. Basically no one knows the recipe and it's a family secret. Their sweet BBQ sauce was also some of the best I've ever had; perfect balance of tanginess. So the sauce and relish seem to just elevate the meat from good to great. I also decided to try their 'famous' bean soup with chunks of ham in it. It seemed that the ham sandwich is their specialty, but if you want to try a little bit (correction, a LOT bit) of everything then the white bean soup with the pork sandwich offers a good sampling of their menu. And since I was in no rush I hung around for a bit and then tried a slice of homemade black raspberry pie, sans the ice cream. Was pretty good but I think it was just canned fruit and I doubt the dough was scratch made. So if you find yourself near or in Canton and looking for a bit to eat just off the highway (or are visiting the NFL Hall of Fame right nearby) then skip the regular roadside chains and venture over to Kenndey's. As a bonus if it's a nice day you can grab some food to go and picnic across the street in McKinley Memorial Park.

I put it straight in the trash, GROSS
T J.

Kennedy's bbq has gone DOWNHILL!! So sad really. So today I went in at 2:00, the guy serving was also the sandwich maker, and no he never washed his hands. I ordered soup and a ham sandwich. He was flying all over the place, he looked overwhelmed. I should've walked out. But instead i received my food and went directly to the monument to eat. First my soup. I put a spoonful in my mouth, IT WAS FREEZING COLD. Disgusting to say the least. My crackers were even stale. Ughhh. So next my sandwich I open it up to put the relish and bbq sauce on it and i barely see any meat, so unlike them also. My meat was mostly fat and chunky at that. GROSS!! I know its in a suspect neighborhood but they don't have to stoop so low. Id rather eat Two fat guys in Perry or Hog heaven on Cleveland ave. Ill never ever go back!!! I'm the saddest person in Canton.

Beef Sandwich
Lia R.

This was meh for me. We had gotten a buy one, get one half-off coupon from the nearby McKinley Presidential Library. I got a beef brisket sandwich and a pulled pork sandwich to-go with all the toppings. Both sandwiches' contents were cold and didn't have enough BBQ sauce. Their famous relish was super vinegary and didn't have a lot of flavor. Wouldn't recommend it, but the total was only $7.50 for two sandwiches.

Lunch time at the oldest bbq in canton

See all

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 2 of 2

Ask the Community - Kennedy's Bar-B-Que

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Barbeque 454 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Mission BBQ - Gluten Free version of a gluten free pulled pork sandwich with baked beans

Mission BBQ

4.4(301 reviews)
4.4 mi
$$

I came to Canton Akron Ohio to take care of some family affairs and I was looking for a good…read morebarbecue place. I found Mission BBQ and when I went in they had just ran out of baby back ribs and the wait time was going to be between 30 and 50 minutes I told them that I will wait because I had the taste for some barbecue and had never been there before. so I paid for my order came back in when it was done and the managers recognized me and were happy to see me. when I paid and then even again when I came back in everyone was friendly & happy. The barbecue baby back ribs were good the green beans and the cornbread was delicious!!! I will definitely recommend this restaurant to anybody who wants any barbecue. Please go and support them. They also support our vets as well. So you're getting good barbecue and you also are supporting a mission that has unfortunately not been supported a lot like it should be, which is OUR VETS.

If you have an event catered by Mission BBQ be sure to tell the servers to dish portions. Went to a…read morewedding where the servers were lazy and offered their client the option of having Mission staff dish out the food, or self-service. The first 3/4 of the guests loaded up leaving little meat for remaining guests. Went to an event catered by Old 'Nothn Could be Finer' and the staff laid out an attractive service line and controlled portions beautifully. I know who I would hire.

Photos
Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ - Platter

Platter

Mission BBQ - Pulled pork ,fries and baked beans bq style ..huge portion of meat ..

See all

Pulled pork ,fries and baked beans bq style ..huge portion of meat ..

The Blazing Pig - Bone piece in my husband's sandwich!

The Blazing Pig

2.7(11 reviews)
7.1 mi

This restaurant should cease operations immediately. Our first time will be our last time. One star…read morebecause yelp requires at least one. Family was there for dinner on Friday. No one was there dining. When you walked in, the first thing you see is a smoker or grill with a propane tank stored inside the front door, along with a generator and a generator cord sitting on the floor. Attendant at the counter seemed visibly annoyed we had the audacity to even walk in the door. Asked her what was good. She said everything. In retrospect, I don't think she'd actually ever eaten there. I should have realized with the row of crockpots on the back counter I was not going to be in for a good meal. We all ordered a two meat combo, brisket and pulled pork, with mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. Wife got beans instead of potatoes. We all got a fountain drink. When filling up our drinks, the Coke Zero and Diet Coke both ran clear with no color and was literally soda water. When we brought this to the attention of the staff we were told "that's just the way that it is." No effort on the part of the staff was made to correct the situation. After a short wait, our food arrived. The brisket was so salty it could not be eaten. The pulled pork was watery and tasted like canned meat. The mashed potatoes and mac and cheese were bland and tasted old. I would have complained about the meal but after the soda incident, it seemed pointless and I expected the same answer. I recommend avoiding this place. "It's just the way that it is. "

Not real bbq. Crock pot brisket. Freeze dried or store bought sides. It says grandmas coleslaw on…read morethe menu, hinting towards a family or old timey recipe. Nope litterally the brand grandmas from the store. Mashed potatoes claimed Yukon gold making you think they're fresh made. Nope instant. Jalapeños in bacon were decent, fried pickles were frozen. They try to come off as a small bbq joint but it's actually owned by a person/company that's owns several other restaurants that try to come off in the same small time place. Will not be coming back or seeking out their food truck they proudly park out front. Staff was very friendly and quick. The only redeeming quality this place has is the price, it's fairly cheap however I'd go to McDonald's before returning here.

Photos
The Blazing Pig - The Blazing Pig

The Blazing Pig

The Blazing Pig - Bone from sandwich

Bone from sandwich

The Blazing Pig - Fair fries, Beans, pork belly & brisket

See all

Fair fries, Beans, pork belly & brisket

The Howlin Bird - Chicken 'N Biscuit 'N Gravy Stack: Kryptonite Style

The Howlin Bird

4.1(138 reviews)
5.0 mi
$$

Let me just start by saying this place is great. On Tuesday's they have $6 dollar sandwiches, well…read moreit's just 2 of the signature chicken sandwiches. This menu is something else. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was great, very attentive and explained everything to me, even how they cook the fries in a beef bouillon but only on Tuesdays because the Vegetarian customers don't agree with it. Which tells me they must have a huge vegetarian crowd(at a chicken place?). Anyways the fries that came with the Nashville chicken sandwich were amazaballs... and I don't usually get fries, ever. I also order 2 sets of wings, they have traditional and boneless, I went with the bone-in, Nashville rub, it's not just a rub it's saucy, and the Parm/ garlic,. They came out hot/temp, so I ate the sandwich first and piled my coleslaw on-top and it's a soft roll type bun, and poured ranch on some bites cause it has some kick. And the coleslaw came out in a 2 cup container not a little dish, I ate it the whole meal and it was really good. I, half way through, asked the bartender if I could get one of the homemade lemonade that's in the back, that he mention to me, I did not see it at the soda fountain or on the menu. They have a full bar also. I was told the lemonade can be made blueberry or strawberry, I just got the strait up lemonade and it was great, served in a to go cup. And I like lemonade and root-beer, but they just have Barq's root-beer. I got there at about 5 and they have half priced appetizers from 3-6 and they change from day to day. They have a whole menu devoted to "The bird" you can get it whole, half, qtr, and on Wednesday they have .50c wings and they told me they sell out every Wednesday! I can believe it. They have a bunch of different sides, I wanted Mac and cheese but I already ordered for 2 people. I have to say when I sat down the bartender told me to hang on so he could re-wipe my spot. The place is pretty big and they have a downstairs party room you can rent out, with its own bathrooms, the bathrooms upstairs are clean and filled with toiletry, that's a good sign coming from me, bathrooms are a must. Especially if you're eating with your fingers for most of the meal. I would recommend anybody who likes wings and just plain chicken and fixens, this is your place. I just get a little confused on when to go, when they cook the fries in the same oil as the chicken. Tuesdays I think. Because the fries, wow. I stand by this place, check it out!

The Good: great…read moretasting chicken: Danielle had the chicken & waffles and i had a 4 piece meal w/ fried Brussel sprouts. we both agreed that the chicken was delicious and perfectly fried/crispy. the chicken fingers were also huge. i was worried that 4 chicken fingers wasn't going to be enough to fill me up but i was full by the time I'd eaten 2. each finger was the width of 2 fingers you'd get somewhere else. beverage options: i'm diabetic so i stick to diet/zero sugar sodas or teas. not only did they have diet pepsi, but had diet dr. pepper as well. score! and that cold soda was needed... The Bad (or Bad-ish): Howlin Sauce: incredibly hot/spicy for just a sriracha based sauce. i eat lots of hot and spicy dishes. it wasn't that it tasted bad - in fact, quite the opposite - but it scorched my tongue like nothing has in a while. No Chill (ha): Danielle's chicken and waffles was swimming in syrup so by her waffles were soggy as hell by the time she'd finished. she still loved the meal and just said she'd ask for it on the side next time. Messy: when we arrived, we saw a number of parties leaving one after another. i assume this would be the reason that most of the tables were covered in dirty dishes and empty cups and glasses. since you order at the counter and seat yourself, servers are not around to check on you or the state of the restaurant. so, tables remained messy for a little while before they were cleaned up. Ordering: i don't like the ordering at the counter and lack of server service. the place doesn't look to be set up that way. you'd think there would be servers as it's kinda like a larger bar. instead you order, sit, wait for your food and you're on your own. it's a little like BW3 was back in the day. Slow: seemed to take a long time for chicken fingers. not a huge deal, but i wouldn't have guessed it'd take so long. i don't want to give the impression, though, that it was more bad than good. the food definitely outweighed the negatives. it's a long way from home but i'd go back for sure. i'd like to try some wings and some other sides as well as some of their appetizers.

Photos
The Howlin Bird - Mural in main entrance.

Mural in main entrance.

The Howlin Bird - House Burger w/ French Fries Absolutely phenomenal!

House Burger w/ French Fries Absolutely phenomenal!

The Howlin Bird - Grinch Milkshake

See all

Grinch Milkshake

Kennedy's Bar-B-Que - bbq - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...