This has been one of the best burgers I've ever had in an airport. I tried Meat Mitches while waiting for a flight and I was pleasantly surprised. The service was good, and the food was way better than I was expecting. This is the kind of burger I would expect to find at a nice ma and pa shop. It was smashed well, good flavor, with a fresh bun. I will definitely be back to eat here again! Great food, great service! read more

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Cute spot in the MCI airport with fast service and friendly staff, but the barbecue doesn't live up to the reputation. I guess it's not possible to do top quality barbecue in an airport. Had the brisket which was dry and crumbly and the burnt ends which were just big chunks I guess of brisket and not burnt or barked or anything in any special way. Felt like just big chunks of meat. Original sauce was great but given so many other barbecue options in the city it's worth the drive unless you're desperate. read more

Great spot in the MCI airport. My flight was delayed by an hour so I decided to try this joint. This place hit the spot. Even though it's located in the Airport, it still gave BBQ joint vibes. Only thing missing were the community tables. The waitress was super friendly and very helpful. It wasn't very busy so there wasn't a rush and I was attended to in a very timely manner. I was in the mood for a burger so I had the smash burger which was good. It was a perfect smash burger and it was very yummy. This place is definitely a keeper for my stops through KC. read more

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wow what a place!! Inside the MCI airport, sits this cute lil BBQ place. We decided to share a few things including the cheesy hog fries and the Mac Daddy. Both were delicious!!!!! I am not a super fan of BBQ but i was pleasantly surprised. The server did not know much about the beers on tap. Besides that, the service was quick and good. Food came out within 5 minutes of ordering. I would absolutely come back here! read more

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I had previously tried Meat Mitch's Leawood location and so I wanted to show my family the restaurant while we were waiting in the airport. It fully lived up to the other location! We ordered two dishes, The Mac Daddy and the Cheesy Hog Fries. Both were extremely delicious. The Mac Daddy had super tender, melt in your mouth burnt ends with creamy and flavorful Mac n cheese. The Cheesy Hog Fries were insanely packed with flavor, they were surprisingly sweet. The food came out almost immediately after ordering and had a bunch of sauces to try. Overall it was absolutely amazing. Only issue is the server was not familiar with the beers, which is not a big deal at all. The tables are a little too tightly packed together. read more

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Updated review. I don't love the BBQ or the sauces here. Not great, just marginal. However, the smash burger is pretty good and the brisket chili is FANTASTIC!! Today, our server, Timothy, was super fast and efficient!!! It was a completely different experience than the last two times I was here. I hope they continue providing quick and efficient service. read more

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Got a brisket Sammy before I got on my flight. I tell you what it was one of the best that I have had in awhile. I really like the buns they have there. They are very soft and kind of like buttery. Not flaky and fluffy like a cheap hamburger bun. It came with tons of brisket on it, bbq sauce and some onions I think. That brisket Sammy was awesome!!! It filled me up for my 3 hour flight. The coleslaw was amazing too. It was creamy and tasty and even had some purple onions it it that made it pop and have a spicy flavor. I got the order to go and took it to the bar just outside of the restaurant. I would definitely come back here the next time I am at MCI. read more

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I was a little skeptical of eating BBQ at the airport, but the food was good. The brisket and burnt ends were not dry. The house BBQ sauce was tasty. I didn't eat much of the sides, but the beans had a unique flavor. Service was quick, as you would expect with folks needing to make their flights. Glad to have this option instead of fast food or some chain restaurant. Good job Mitch! read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Two meat platter with sliced brisket and burnt ends, BBQ beans and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Fantastic selection of Kansas City barbecue without ever leaving the airport. The flavors are authentic, portions are solid, and it's a must-try if you're passing through. Perfect way to get a taste of KC before takeoff or after landing! read more

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Airport location- Got the ribs and a cocktail. Ribs came with two sides- I chose the Cole slaw and baked beans. Was very filling and portion was generous. Satisfied my bbq craving. Service was outstanding. Julie took good care of me. read more

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Well decent enough for the airport food and pricey as the airport food. Services were actually wonderful. I just experienced Jack Stack two days ago so this could be a bit unfair for Meat Mitch. We got ribs and chicken salad. Both are average for me. Ribs were really on the sweet side with sauce on the top. Chicken salad were mostly lettuce with heavily breaded chicken. Won't be my next time choice. read more

Immediately greeted and sat and told who my server would be while handing me a menu. My server gave me just enough time to let me look at menu before asking my drink choice. The flow of the restaurant is open with great corner floor to ceiling windows and a view. I order the "Wanderlust" drink and I highly recommend very refreshing and great flavor. The food of choice was a three meat platter of brisket, pulled pork and jalapeño cheese sausage. Sides were Mac and cheese and beans. The sausage is fantastic!! The pulled pork was dry and needed the sauce choice from the 6 on the table brisket a little on chewy side but still would purchase again. Both the greeter and server reminded me no turkey. Overall a good experience and will repeat when at the Kansas City Airport. read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Wonderlust drink, pulled pork, brisket and jalapeño cheese sausage with stay hot and whomp sauce combo. Sides of Mac and cheese and beans - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I've always heard that KC had the best BBQ, so I had to try it after finding out I had a layout here. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to leave the airport, so airport BBQ would have to do. This spot was reasonably priced for an airport and the staff was very friendly. One of the servers even sat down and had a conversation with me. That's the first time that's ever happened to me . I have to admit, I don't eat a lot of BBQ but I can say for sure that these briskets were the most tender I've ever eaten. If airport BBQ is this good, I can't imagine how good the iconic KC spots will be. A must try if I ever visit again. read more

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Great food. Questionable pricing. Got a mini BBQ baked beans and a Super creamy Mac & cheese. They both came in the same size container. Other menu pictures clearly show a larger Mac & cheese. read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Mini side is equal to a Super side at this location! That is, the so called Super side is really a mini. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

convenient, yummy, and quick service! it was one of the only food places open at the airport for our super super early flight in the morning so we ordered their super bowl. there wasn't anywhere sit in the place but ofc the airport had tons of seating elsewhere. the portion was large and shareable and the food was hot and fresh. the jalapeños might've been a bit much for that early in the morning but it was very good. hoping to try their lunch next time! read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - super bowl breakfast - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Want to give a shout out to JULIE! She was amazing with what she was working with. There were a few items that were unavailable, staffing was short and kitchen wasn't doing the best, but Julie was rocking it! GET THE FRIED PICKLES! They were fried perfectly and ranch was included! I got the smoked fried chicken salad and a few topping were missing; bacon and potatoe stix. The salad was pretty boring and the chicken was cold but had good breading. We also got kids burgers, beware there were jalapeños on it. Not sure why it was added on a child's meal. There was a self service draft beer station, which was pretty cool, didn't use it but awesome feature! read more

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Meat Mitch is good and getting better. In most cases, I can never understand why restaurants don't deliver the same quality when they're inside an airport. At least with barbecue, I know some of the challenges they have to provide to the same level as the home restaurant. With Meat Mitch, it seems as if they are working out some of those issues, and each time I stop here, it's a little better, a little better, and a bit better. Pretty soon, I will be expecting perfection, and then delivering just like what I have become accustomed to. in the meantime, it's as good as you can get in the airport. read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - barbecue beckoning you to come on in - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great BBQ all around. A must when in KC! Cheesy corn is very good. I felt the burnt ends and ribs were the best here. read more

I checked out Meat Mitch BBQ with a friend while we traveled to Kansas City. I tried the 3 meat plate which was good for Airport food. The brisket was not as good as I wanted it to be but the burnt ends were tasty and had a nice texture. The service was fantastic and was always there when I needed something. So it was ok but remember that you are in an airport and for some reason it jus was not as good as outside the airport! read more

When I enter a city, I'm always looking for the foods that city specializes in. So when I dropped into Kansas City, I just had to have some of that sweet and rich BBQ that KC is known for. What surprised me was that I was able to find some right in the airport. I had a 3 hour connection delay which is long enough to get something to eat, but not longe enough to Uber and go out of the airport. Fortunately, Pitmaster Mitch Benjamin's newest location is in the middle of the new KCI terminal and has been serving Q since it opened in March 2023. It's tough to do quality food in an airport because of logistics, fluctuating crowds, limited space etc. Bit even tougher to do good slow cooked meats and sides, yet Meat Mitch is able to pull it off. Service - Our server Amanda was by herself this Sunday evening yet she was friendly and efficient and kept the tables and bottle tops clean. I asked her what her favorite dish was and without blinking she said "Cheesy Hog Fries". She said, "I eat them almost every day", yet her slender build did not corroborate her story. Cheesy Hog Fries (5 stars) - A whopping mound of Curley does that can easily feed 5. Topped with pulled pork, pig candy, melted tillamook cheddar, pickled jalapeño, and ranch and you've got an ultimate comfort food. Bigger and better than expected, plus the fries were crispy and the sauce was just drizzled in and it too heavy. BBQ Plate (4 Stars) - Pull tender brisket and smokey pulled pork were moist and flavorful. I only wish there was more. Sides - (4.5 stars) - The baked beans were sweet and rich and loaded with chunks of burnt ends. Savory and surprisingly good. The Cole slaw had a nice blend of sweet and vinegar and a sprinkling of chopped vegetables. Power Crunch Salad (4 Stars) - Often salads are an afterthought at airports and BBQ places but this one was nicely done with avocado, quinoa, hunks of apple, candied walnuts, craisins, pickled onion, and two cups of lemon vinaigrette. Light and tasty. ProTip - Hunt down a bottle of "Whomp" early because most tables run out fast. Wanna catch some KC BBQ but can't leave the airport? Try Meat Mitch read more

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Great brisket sandwich. Perfect blend of fat and lean. Super tender and juicy. Good quick bite and very filling.

Multiple flight delays had me looking for dinner at the Kansas City airport. In general, the KC airport does not have good food choices in my humble opinion. I ordered the smoked turkey sandwich which came with avocado. The avocado was very gray, after that came off it was just a turkey sandwich. The curly fries were nice and crispy, and the different bbq sauces offered on the table were very good. read more

I ordered the loaded brisket chili plus a side of curly fries. The chili was topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and green onions. I also received packets of crackers to eat with the chili. The side of fries seemed a little more steep in price for the amount received. Overall the food was decent for airport food and I was served very quickly by friendly staff. If you are looking for a drink, they only have a self serve can choice, 3 pre-made cocktails, or 3 options on tap. When I asked for a rum & coke I was recommended to go to the bar right outside the BBQ spot. Overall, I recommend if you go in mind that it is airport BBQ. read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Loaded Brisket Chili + side of curly fries - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I was not happy about the fries not being included. I paid $5.75 for them and they were decent but not worth the $5.75. I ordered The Royal Double burger and it was pretty darn good. I recommend it despite it being expensive $13.80. It's one of those things though - this was the only nearby restaurant in the airport that had a halfway decent Yelp and Google rating and I was hungry and had a long layover and so I didn't have much of a choice. Service was decent once I was seated but prior to that I was standing there for 5 minutes waiting to be seated and there was a line behind me waiting as well. read more

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Not bad at all. Away from the crazy bustle of the gates, there is good service and some decent BBQ. Burnt End Bites, and the Power Crunch salad with pulled pork. read more

I decided to get the Competition Style Burnt Ends Platter to take away my second time at Mitch's Meat. I enjoyed it so much the first time. Big mistake this time around. All Star Platters. Specifically says that each come with Pickles, Texas Toast and two mini sides. 1) When I opened the container after i got on my plane, it missing the Texas toast! 2) I got the 2 mini sides of coleslaw. I got them, but instead of having the a lid (so that the slaw sauce was contained), they had it wrapped in cling wrap which was messy and dripping into the container with the burnt ends. Took off 3 stars and left two for the burnt ends. They're good, but it would have been better if I had gotten what I paid for. Felt ripped off. Note to others. Open your take away before walking away. Makes me think that they may do this intentionally since everyone ordering take away is trying to catch a flight leaving pretty soon (therefore not eating in.) read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Part of the menu. All Star Platters. Specifically says that each come with Pickles, Texas Toast and two mini sides. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I'm not sure why both times I've come here, I had to wait about 20 min for anyone to take my orders and nobody checks up on me. Meanwhile everyone else gets their orders taken shortly after sitting and gets checked up on. read more

FOOD POISONING. Throwing up multiple times in a plane from eating bad Mac and cheese isn't fun. Also not fun when your 2 year old nephew ate some of it too and also got sick. I've had a 100+ fever since yesterday and couldn't hold down liquid all day. Stay away. I am so mad. read more

Customer service was great. Food came out quick. Was a little pricey but it is inside of the airport. The ribs were good. I also ordered burnt ends and brisket. Didn't really finish because it was fatty. read more

I consider myself somewhat of a BBQ aficionado. My wife and I had a layover at the Kansas City, MI airport. We are from California (Oakland/San Francisco area) and I love to grill and smoke meats. I have tasted some authentic Texas BBQ and OMG - it was SUPERB, so I was hoping to get some great Kansas City BBQ. Now I know that the airport is propbably no the best place to find great BBQ, but Meat Mitch had good reviews. The other two BBQ restaruants in Terminal 2, didn't pop up in my search,, but I ran into them while searching for Meat Mitch. Meat Mitch also appeared to be cheaper for Burnt Ends. I wish that I remembered the names of the other restaurants. One of them had some superb BBq sauce, but that is not what this review is about. I think the brisket and the burnt ends were cooked well, but I did not see a smoke ring on brisket and the meat lacked the flavor of a good rub. However, the St. Luis ribs were tasty. They were also out of Mac and Cheese. The good thing that I did like was that the portions were respectable. BBQ is inherently pricy these days, but it is disappointing when you pay a lot for a plate and don't even get full, or you feel like you just paid full price for a sample. Not here. Thanks for the generous portions. Also of note, the mini sides are just that. It's enough to compliment the meal, but probably not enough to share, if two people are sharing a plate, unless you don't eat much. I only wish that I had tried the other two BBQ restaurant to compare. Disclosure: If you don't really know good BBQ, this restaurant might be ok for you. After all, some people love Dickey's BBQ (Yuck!). I just hope you enjoy what you buy. All taste buds are different. Mine are just more sophisticated when it comes to BBQ. read more

Wow, talk about incredible airport dining this it it! Tender burnt ends and brisket, these are absolutely mouth watering, Nice variety of sweet and spicy bbq sauces to choose from. The slaw and beans are on point along with the crispy toast too. Don't waste your time at the chain restaurants inside just go here and do yourself and your stomach a favor. read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Burnt ends and Brisket - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Airport location of Meat Mitch. The menu is limited and has airport prices, but still Meat Mitch quality. The burnt ends are fantastic and anyone visiting KC should give these a try while in town and it's so convenient. It was later in the day and they were out of beans (which are usually great), so I had fries. They also had beer choices on tap. All in all, one of KC best bbq spots. read more

Service was spectacular and the food was good! Better than some other BBQ places. However, the add-on St.Louis ribs were not worth it. BBQ was also not too hot/warm. But brisket and burnt ends tasted great. read more

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This location does not do justice to Kansas City barbecue. Not sure if it's a brand or just an airport location. The staff and service was good, but the food was OK. Ribs were OK, didn't seem fresh. The the brisket and birds were OK. They're barely any sides to pick from, the bread is OK, but the beans were not good at all. If you're really hungry and don't mind mediocre barbecue, this place isn't bad. I would next time just eat somewhere else in the airport and definitely leave the Kansas City barbecue to of the Real locations read more

Last chance for Kansas City BBQ before flying out. Good thing I had some time to spare. Friendly and fast service, top notch view of the ramp and runway. Food was excellent-possibly the best airport food I've ever had. I recommend the competition style burnt ends, Whomp sauce to boot. read more

Best BBQ at the airport by a long stretch. Brisket, Burnt Ends and Beans are all a must have. Super nice service as well. Stop by and Meat Mitch! read more

You could provide transparency on what you provide for the price. The sandwich was good but ok for the price the sides are a rip off 7$ for what's about $0.30 of lettuce with only a tiny bit of cheese. Mac n cheese was not good and also $7. $35 for what's should have been $15 outside of an airport seemed a bit stiff. read more

Meat Mitch Barbeque - Brisket sandwich side salad and side Mac n Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I was so surprised at how good this place was especially after reading some of the reviews. This is the first airport restaurant I would spend anytime writing anything about. The cocktails were great. The food was delicious. I have the half rack of ribs, potato salad and beans. Ribs were tender and flavorful and the sides were tasty. Our server was polite and service was quick. Drinks were costly but the meal was appropriately priced. I fairly critical, but I would eat there again. read more

Okay, so I was pleasantly surprised. The food was a lot better than I expected being inside the airport. Conveniently located and with good views. Prices weren't that bad as well. I had the brisket chili and the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw and pickles. The service isn't that great, felt a little more like a burden. I would eat there again. read more

Worst BBQ had in KC. Everything was lukewarm temp at best. Maybe because it was the end of the day. Had the 3 meat plate (turkey, burnt ends and pulled pork) The bbq beans were honestly the worst beans I have ever had and I have eaten a lot of bbq over the years. Coleslaw was ok. Diet Coke was the best thing I had there. Even the sauces were just ok. Server was nice and helped me to checkout quickly. $47.00 with tip for yucko meal is not reasonable. I should have just sent the meal back for a refund vs roughing it out and eating maybe half of the "not good at all" BBQ. Wasn't expecting Q39 but c'mon man...a McRib would have been better than tonight's bbq!! Very disappointing to say the least. read more