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This is arguably the most legendary barbecue restaurant in Kansas City. What's it like to wait in…read moreline for almost half an hour on a Wednesday afternoon at 3 pm? Burnt Ends: The best dish of the day, truly a representative of Kansas City barbecue. The perfect balance of fat and lean meat--the fat was tender and oily, the lean was soft and juicy--a truly soul-satisfying experience. Unfortunately, it was a little too salty. Dipping it in the sweet, sour, and slightly spicy Night of the Living Bar-B-Q Sauce neutralized the saltiness and added a touch of stimulation to the taste buds, elevating it to another level. Ribs: Once selected as one of the "America's Best" ribs. The picture shows only half slab, which feels a bit small . The fat melted into the muscle fibers, making the meat firm on the surface but actually tender; it fell off the bone with a gentle touch. The seasoning was very restrained, with only a subtle smoky flavor, highlighting the natural aroma of the meat. It's great with a simple dip of salt and black pepper, but even better with a little lemon juice! Pulled Pork: Tender and juicy, not dry at all, with a rich smoky flavor--the best pulled pork I've ever had. Sausage: Firm and springy, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a rich smoky flavor, a warm aroma of black pepper, and a distinct sweetness. The Z-Man: A legendary sandwich created in 1997. The smoked brisket and Provolone cheese create a robust aroma, while the onion rings add a crispy texture. However, the Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que Sauce was too strong and sweet, largely masking the natural flavors of the ingredients. In some ways, it's better enjoyed separately. Creamy Cole Slaw: Standard flavor profile, with just little toppings, quite refreshing. BBQ Beans: A surprisingly delightful side dish! Various beans were stewed with grilled beef brisket and shredded pork. The meat melted in the sauce, resulting in a rich and mellow flavor; the beans were incredibly soft, served hot with a hint of spiciness--a truly comforting meal. Potato Salad: The salad dressing was too creamy and sweet. Slide of Texas Toast: The toast itself was quite ordinary, but soaked in the grilled meat juices, it became completely different! All the meats are pre-grilled, and the staff cuts them according to the order. I imagine it would be even better if they were freshly grilled, but given the price and the self-service nature with no tipping required, it's incredibly affordbale in the US.

I really like this restaurant a lot. The wings are really great with great favour and is juice. I…read morefound the fries and tater tots to be pretty good too. The staff are really friendly and helpful throughout. I also like the inside of the restaurant that have a great theme to it. Overall, I will go back to this restaurant again.

My boyfriend likes to get the rib special here. A slab for $19 I think. He said they are pretty…read moregood especially for that price! We picked up to go but the restaurant looked clean. They had our order ready when we arrived. Ordering online was easy! I've gotten the salad which comes with ham and Turkey - $13. I added some brisket for an extra $3 making my salad $16. It was good and I got a large portion of meats. This will probably sound like a weird complaint but the turkey tasted very strong. It almost overpowered everything else in the salad. I usually like turkey but this was borderline for me. Everything else was very good. I think we will be back for the rib special!

Had a holiday dinner. Celebration here recently and everyone left happy!! You have to start with…read moretheir famous onion rings as a starter. I love their burnt ends and all of their sides are awesome. Beans, slaw and fries. Others got staples like ribs and brisket. My wife had salmon salad and loved it. They also make great drinks at the bar. They have an unusual twist on the Old Fashioned

World Cup attendees get you 20% add to you bill automatically…read more Ask your self this question. Since the World Cup is here. Is it worth it to automatically charge 20% gratuity to the bill? The waitress told us don't worry about the tip since it was automatically added. The service was slow as molasses. Those severs have the upper hand because they know they are getting that tip regardless whether they work hard or not. I was listening to her excuse why they add 20% on top. Total horse crap. The excuse is since other countries don't tip since the World Cup. Total horse crap !!!!!

My girlfriend and I had an amazing experience here! The place was busy when we arrived but we were…read moreseated right away. The staff were extremely friendly and provided good food recommendations. I ordered the brisket and burnt ends, which ended up being some of the best bbq I ever had. We also got the desert trio platter and it was a perfect way to end a perfect meal. 10/10 would recommend!

Brisket was mouthwatering and Elaine gave excellent service. Was a fun atmosphere. Was here from…read moreAtlanta

Tried their smoked brisket sandwich and it was great. Very moist and perfect flavor…read more Great service and love the down home atmosphere. Not crazy about their coleslaw....a little too much vinegar. Plan to make this a regular stop.

I had been here before but it had been a long time. I remember it being better…read more I got a slab of ribs and a pint of baked beans to go for $40. I live 6 miles from the restaurant. First let's talk about those beans. 1. The beans are thick which I like. 2. I think they must use hoisin in them. To me they have an Asian flavor. I was hoping for something smokier and not so sweet. 3. There are nice chunks of meat in the beans. 4. They are missing something. Maybe some kick to go with the sweet and tang. Or maybe a bell pepper to add some complexity. Definitely need to cut down on whatever is making them taste so weirdly sweet. Let's get into the ribs. Let me say first that I prefer beef over pork. I didn't realize they were pork or packed in styrofoam until I got home. They were kinda cold. The ribs were tender and not overly sauced. There was not much fat. The sauce is sweet and rather thin. They do not have pickles. Maybe a pickle would have made it better for me. Overall I found everything overly sweet. I would have liked something salty (did someone say pickle?) My boyfriend liked the ribs and thought the beans were pretty good. For me, it was all meh. Since I'm the hunter and gatherer in our little family, I doubt we will be back.

Food was excellent!! Has great taste and textures. Burgers are delicious. The fried cabbage with…read moreshrimp, sausage, bacon, peppers and onions is full of flavor. The shush babies are amazing!! Give them a try The service the staff offered was polite and courteous. The young men are well-mannered. The young women are well groomed. The restaurant appeared clean and sanitary I have absolutely no complaints about the service or product that this food service offers . I will give this restaurant a 7 out of 10 rating on service, taste and pricing. The take out restaurant is located inside KC Neighborhood Bar and Grill. The bar is a private bar but the restaurant is open to the public. You can place your order and the staff is willing to car hop your order out to you if you don't want to get out of the car. They're even willing to deliver if the order is over $30. A cash app method of payment is available or you can pay by card. This restaurant is up and coming. I'm excited for what they will bring to us in the future. The home cook southern appeal of the sides complement the slow smoke will season meats. Catfish is coded and fried crispy It's delicious!!!!

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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.

It's the Z-man. Z…read more Man. There is not a better sandwich anywhere in KC, America, or the world. Recommend eating anywhere but especially on a perfect late summer day at the ballpark.

When I eat this barbecue, all I can say is shoo. When you ask to go to joes, there's never any…read moreno's. Doin' a spin on an elephants earlobe.