I've always been a fan of Rosedale. I'll say this, Rosedale is a good change of pace if you've tried every other BBQ spot in the vicinity. I'm obsessed with their spicy bbq sauce. I think it's one of the best in the city. That's what really keeps me coming back. They have some menu items outside of the traditional bbq items. That could be an additional draw for some. I usually get a brisket sandwich and then either fries or potato salad as a side. The service is always very friendly. You'll order at the counter instead of being waited in at your table. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Chopped Beef Sandwich and Traditional Potato Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

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I wanted to like Rosedale BBQ. I really did. But at the end of the day, I don't see myself ever returning. Why? The sauce. Very thin with little flavor. Hot and spicy sauce? The same flavor profile, just add heat. So disappointing. Ribs were tender and juicy, but not flavorful. However, the sausage and burnt ends were amazing! The sides were solid. Normally, I'd add sauce to elevate the game, but that was not to be. Several good things here, but when the sauce game is off, it is very difficult to recover and that was the problem here. So sad - I wish things could have been different... read more

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When ever I'm in KC, this is the place we go to. We have been going here for 30+ years and it stands the test of time. It's an order at the counter type of place with friendly staff. You can find a seat anywhere- booth, bar stool at the counter, or high top seating. The BBQ decor all around the place is hilarious and fits the vibe perfectly. Rosedale's does something amazing to their meat-it's tender, juicy, and smoked really well- that you really can't get this taste anywhere else. They clearly know what they're doing as they've been in business since 1934. Their tagline is "bon-a-fide Kansas City Bar-B-Q" and that is 100% accurate. We split a chopped beef sandwich. Amazing. Delicious. We also split a small container of cheesy potato bake. Heavenly. They also have a wide selection of drinks- RC Cola anyone?! When in Kansas-this is your stop! Anthony Bourdain even thought so! read more

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Rosedale seems to have a 'love it' or 'hate it' relationship with people around Kansas City, but I don't think I live in either of those camps. The burnt ends I had were extremely dry and chewy on my sandwich and I don't see myself ever eating them again. The ribs however had a lot better texture but they were essentially flavorless, so I'm not sure if they are using any rubs or not. There are items on the wall inside that say "Don't Forget the Sauce", and that's quite true as that is what I needed to get more flavor on the ribs. So, I can honestly say that I am not in the 'love it' camp, but I didn't hate it either as the ribs were okay. I think this means that there is definitely room for improvement in the food department, but there are also areas that are brighter than others. The staff was also super friendly, and I love the idea of a family-owned, neighborhood BBQ spot. You can see more of our experience on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/mBFahcA-sIM read more

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I love this place. I grew up in Rosedale and graduated from Rosedale High in 1967. I still go back. My tastes are simple. I sit at the counter and have a beef on white with crispy fries. The fries were recently voted best in KC. The sweet tea is just right. Great selection of sodas. read more

Place was pretty warm inside even on a nice cool day. Seating was open though chairs and tables were pretty close together. Had received our food pretty fast and was fresh tasting on some part. Didn't have much flavor as I would except for barbecue. You got up to the counter and order and bring your food to table. Mostly all drinks are bottled no fountain drinks. read more

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SERVICE WAS SO FAST TODAY! BEST BBQ IN THE CITY. NEVER MISSES! the perfect place. love the environment. shoutout the ladies behind the counter always taking my order. they get shit done. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Had to visit one of my all time favorites while in KC. First visit was at the former location right next door. Built the new improved facility and tore down the old one. Yep it was long ago. Still the same flavor as always. The ordering at the counter and immediately getting the food is perfect. Had my combo on sliced bread, a special order and it was ready in less than a minute. Oh and the fries. Hot and crispy, wow. With the BBQ sauce, a taste sensation for sure. She had her favorite burnt ends platter. So much food. Beans, slaw and sliced bread. Rosedale's serves lots of hard working folks in short order. Get your food, enjoy it and back to work. They have this so figured out. So mosey on down to Southwest Boulevard and try an old time favorite. You're going to love it. read more

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Possibly the worst BBQ I have ever had, definitely the worst in Kansas City. I ordered the Slider basket. 2 "beef" and a pulled pork, it came with fries. The meat was dry and there was hardly any on the sliders. I assume the "beef" was a roast and not brisket. The slider buns out ratio'd the sandwich and made it extra dry. The only solution was to bury in sauce, but it was bad, hard to explain. Not sweet or tangy or tasty (worse then Bryant's). The few crinkle fries that came with it were from the freezer and were over cooked and again need sauce, I choked it down as I was hungry and had paid for it. The atmosphere was fine, the counter service was fine. With so many options within a mile of this place I would never go back. read more

So I don't claim to be any kind of BBQ expert. And for me, experience counts almost as much as quality of food. My recent visit to Rosedale delivered on both. I really enjoyed sitting at the counter and watching the varieties of orders come in. Pro tips: this is some of the best fried okra I've ever had anywhere, so if that's your thing, order up. They also have a hot pickle they cut into spears and sell for a couple bucks. Totally worth it. read more

Rosedale is not one of my top five bbq spots in KC but it is a staple. I feel like they are very similar to Wyandotte BBQ but imho Wyandotte is slightly better. I hadn't been in several years but decided to check it out again since I was nearby. I ordered a combo sandwich with chopped beef and sausage. The meat doesn't have a lot of smoke or char flavor and was a bit dry. The sausage was good sized and was just split open. The sausage was definitely my favorite between the two meats. The size of the sandwich is good for the amount of money you pay. We also tried the fries which were great and probably the favorite of the sides. The Mac and cheese had no flavor and I would skip this in the future. I also didn't care for the beans but I'm picky about bbq beans. The fried mushrooms were average and again, I probably wouldn't order them again. The whole pickle was good and I liked that it was quartered. I ordered my dogs a hot dog and they seemed to throughly enjoy it. If you're a KC native and haven't checked them out, do give them a try. They have low prices and good sized portions but definitely not the best bbq in KC. read more

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We came to Rosedale Barbeque based on the recommendation of a friend while in town, but also heard a lot of buzz about it while in the area! We came late towards the end of the night, and they were kind enough to give us a little complimentary sampler since it was our first KC barbeque experience! Therefore, we tried so so much that I'll try to summarize as follows - - Faves: Variety of sliders to try different meats, sliced turkey, and CHEESY MASHED POTATOES - Mid: Fries were okay (but take out to be fair), pulled chicken was just okay Overall, the menu is huge so you can find your faves and sauce them up to your liking. Just always always get the cheesy potatoes! read more

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A Kansas City Classic That Never Misses I've been coming to Rosedale Barbeque for well over 30 years, and it's still my go-to every time I'm craving real Kansas City barbeque, Fast, friendly service, quality food, and prices that are more than fair-you just can't beat it. They keep things true to KC tradition: no frills, no steakhouse pretending to be BBQ, just honest KC BBQ tradition like it's supposed to be. The menu has a great selection, but my go to favorite has to be the chopped Beef Deluxe on bun with a side of crispy crinkle cut fries and a RC cola. And, let me say this clearly: forget the ketchup, it's all about the unique Rosedale sauce- once you dip those fries in it, you're converted. swing by on Wednesday, they run a great deal on slabs that's hard to pass up. After three plus decades of coming here on a regular basis, I'm what they call a regular. Think I'll put it on my list for lunch tomorrow. read more

There's nothing more you can say about Rosedale. Been a regular client for over 40 years and it's my favorite in KC. There are plenty of great BBQ restaurants in town, but none that make me feel happy for being there. read more

DO NOT GET RIBS FROM HERE! picked up slab yesterday as Wednesday special and ribs were so old that the bones could be bitten like the meat and skin on them was as tough as leather! REPEAT don't get the RIBS!!! read more

Rosedale has a cult following. I've been here many times. Their building is easily accessible and the dining is pretty good sized. I can't say that I ever got good service before but I never had bad. My goto sandwich was a combo beef and ham. Fries on the side. Their sauce was good and the sandwich was too, great flavor. The fries were good and double fried which gave them a crunchy shell with a mushy middle. I used to go there around lunchtime when I worked close and I'd always see these guys at the counter scarfing down ribs. I tried them a couple of times and they were awful. No flavor, no smoke, and nothing that explained what those guys saw in them. Anyway, they're located far away from where I am now and it wouldn't bother me if I never went back. read more

I was worried about the mixed reviews but this place is some solid bbq. The meat, the sides, the service all holds up. Coleslaw was nice and sweet, beans are savory, and the Mac and cheese is actually edible when it usually grosses me out at other places. The sauce has a strong kick, they have an even spicier sauce which is also good. This place doesn't win any awards but certainly doesn't deserve the negative reviews. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Pig Pen Sandwich. Burnt Ends Dinner Platter. Lean Beef by #. Stewart's Brand Soda. Barbequed Beans. Coleslaw. Macaroni and Cheese. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

My personal preference when anyone wants bar b que. Its the best bar b que in kansas city. I recommend the chopped beef on bread and the delicious fries and RC cola. The Perfect meal. It puts gates fatty sandwiches to shame. read more

Such an incredibly wonderful experience here! Family owned and operated since 1934! Shayla was amazing, so knowledgeable and welcoming. My grandfather used to bring my Dad and my Uncle here when they were young, so it was such a wonderful surprise to be able to grab a sandwich here to take home to my dad for father's day. read more

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This was the 1st BBQ joint my wife took me too when I first moved to Kansas City. I never really cared for BBQ until eating here. I've eaten at dozens of BBQ places since and the only time I dont choose this place is when someone else has chosen the place. This is my go to for BBQ. Occasionally we will eat there but usually I grab dinner on the way home we get a couple of slabs and enjoy it for a few days. Tender, fall of the bone ribs, juicy and the sauce is amazing. Love the burnt ends and brisket as well and love love love the pickles. read more

I literally threw $45 worth of food in the trash. Sauce was nasty, no smoke flavor in any of the meat(I had sausage brisket turkey pulled pork and chicken), & it was all so dry I tried to choke it down but couldn't. It's amazing that they call this food let alone bbq. Save your money and go to Slap's. read more

WARNING If you are planning on going to Joes and there is a long line DO NOT go here it is NOT worth. The food is very bland however the food is cheap and there is cheap beer so read more

We live in Omaha but ALWAYS stop by Rosedales when we're in town. The BBQ is AMAZING. Hands down the best bbq I've ever had. I've had everything from the Ribs, pulled chicken & pork, and their dessert specials never miss! The fries are always fried to perfection. I love spicy sauces so their spicy bbq sauce is a must too. We've bought bottles to bring back home. Love this place! read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

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The Very Best BBQ West of the Mississippi . I been a customer since 1950ish. Live out of town, BUT, always Stop when I'm close

Spent the day in KC, decided to wait out rush hour traffic before heading home. Stopped at Rosedale to eat dinner. Hubby and I split the Flying Pig dinner. I loved the fall-off-the-bone ribs! Delish. The "bbq" chicken was fried, which I thought was strange/unique. The BBQ sauce had a decidedly chili powder flavor whereas I prefer a sweeter version. The coleslaw, French fries, and baked beans were fine. It was a very generous amount of food. Big enough to share and then some. There are lots of good BBQ places to visit in KC, this one has a long history and reputation. read more

Full disclosure, we only went here because Joe's was closed... but glad we did. The burnt ends (according to a self proclaimed local bbq expert) aren't true burnt end but are delicious nonetheless, they taste more like the beef cuts in a well made stew. The sauce is sweet and peppery. The sides were great. I think we paid around $32 for plenty of food for 2 people. I want to try the okra next time I'm here. The fries are crinkle cut and go so well with the burnt ends. Im a salt fiend and ended up adding a bit of salt to the meat and fries but they definitely tasted good on their own. They have cheer wine on the menu which was delightful to see after living in the south for a few years. They have an outdoor pation but it has no shade. Plenty of parking and indoor seating. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Burt End plate and pulled pork sandwich w potato salad and bbq beans - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Many years ago, I grew up on Rosedale BBQ, having lived less than a mile away. I was a big treat to get food from Rosedale several times a year. It fueled my love of BBQ that I later learned to master and do well at. Unfortunately, things change over the years. Rosedale lost it's two long time managers very closely in time. Things went downhill fast. We gave up and didn't go back for a number of years. When we went back for a family members birthday, most of us were again very disappointed. The ribs were as they say "fall off the bone" which is a nice way of saying they were mush. Brisket was dry and needed a lot of sauce. The fries were the standout of the meals, as they haven't changed much over the years. Rosedale is in a working class neighborhood, and it serves it's customers good sized portions at lower than normal prices. You get a lot for your money, but it is not great BBQ. Many people swear by this place, which is OK. If you are looking for great KC BBQ, this is probably not the choice. read more

Rosedale BBQ is a long-standing joint in KC--the kind of place that I really hope to love. The portions are very large, the meat tender. The service, cleanliness, and atmosphere was satisfactory. They have one sauce, in mild or hot versions, which is unique--but They are a bit "chincy" on the sauce. They serve it in those little condiment cups. When I asked for a little more sauce, she charged me $.29. Based on this visit, you're most likely to have an average experience compared to other local barbecue joints in the metro. read more

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We live near but have never visited. We have been somewhat hesitant because of the reviews. This week we heard about an anniversary promo and 4th of July sale on ribs. We stopped in (on the 4th of July lol) knowing it would be insanely busy and it was. TBH we expected poor quality due to the quantity they would be doing. However we were pleasantly surprised. The ribs were delicious, very tender and smoky. Could have used a little more sauce. We will go back and try the other items. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Slab ribs - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

When I was a teen, me and my friends used to (lamely) rate the attractiveness of girls, mostly the ones we would never get a chance to date. We'd use a scale of 1 to 10, but if we ever gave a rating of 8 or higher we'd always ask: Is it really a 10 or is it a California 10? That being the reputation of the beauty of Californians (I had never been to California at that point) merited a different scale. I feel the same with KC and their BBQ. A BBQ joint in say, Boston, should get us Kansas Citians saying "Is that really a 10 or is that a KC 10?" Many people who go to Rosedale would probably give it a score much higher than I would, but for me this is a 3/5...a KC 3/5 though. I went there and ordered a two meat plate that included pulled Chicken and Burnt Ends. I paid $17.50 for the dinner sized plate (tax and tip included) Let me get the great out of the way. The price is right, a similar meal would have cost $17~18 at Joe's KC or Q39, pretax with no tip. While a $5 different doesn't seem like much, it is a 20% price difference. And the portions were enormous. I had enough for a second meal. Just because it is cheaper doesn't mean they skimp on the portions. The Nice was that the place is a great hole in the ground with great atmosphere and I appreciate it that it is a woman led business. We need more women in the world of competitive and retail BBQ. The fries were also good (although they were of a mass produced quality), crispy with no seasoning. Some may not like that, but I don't like salty fries when I'm eating sodium laden bbq. The okay were the rest of the sides. The beans had a canned quality to them, with meat added to give them a "homemade taste". Canned beans are often overly soft and these were. The cole slaw was overly sweet and I prefer a vinager based taste, rather than KFC style. The burnt ends would have been pretty good in a non-bbq town, but this is Kansas. They were good, but nothing outstanding, so they were just average. Most of the meat was tender, while others were hard, which is not how anyone I know like them. The disappointing was the pulled chicken. It was wet, and I don't mean moist, I mean like they came out of chicken soup, that also caused the sauce on it to have a gross, watery taste to it. I'm not sure why it was this way, but I was not a fan. I was also not a fan of the sauce they used. It had no bite to mean and tasted bland. I recommend visiting this place if you are a frequent visitor of BBQ joints, as the money you save over the long run will add up. I would call this your everyday, working persons bbq joint. if you go to BBQ for special occasions or once in a while (to preserve your health!), I would recommend skipping. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Burnt Ends and Pulled Chicken two meat dinner. - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Rosedale is my favorite place in Kansas City to get ribs. I have never gotten any other meat there because the ribs are so good. The rib dinner is the best deal in town. Along with ribs, you get their renowned fries, beans, and slaw. I love many bbq places in the Kansas City area, but Rosedale is my go to place for ribs. read more

take out fall off the bone slab of spare ribs , large , sauce on the side , nice mild flavor half chicken. they sorta cheated it was two quarters that were kettle fried even though the cheated the flavor and everything was good and would order again. no pickles thank you ! very small scoop of beans not too bad and small scoop of cole slaw generic stuff sauce was spiiii CCCC EEE glad we put on the side now that is just plain and simple preference I like sweet bbq this was a gates spicy spicy type not for me very very fast take out service ordered at the counter and bam it was in my hands. good job on that. read more

Burnt ends * crinkle cut fries This dish is as classic as it gets for a KC classic like burnt ends. A heavy pile of sweet sauced burnt ends and crinkle cut fries. Founded in 1934, Rosedale is a fun spot if you're interested in KC BBQ nostalgia. They have an old-fashioned restaurant counter with shiny red stools, and tons of Rosedale memorabilia. read more

I wanted to love this but ... it didn't wow me. This I'll give it: the sausage slider was amazing and the service was friendly as can be. Still, it didn't have that special something for which KC barbecue is so rightfully known. The burnt ends were underwhelming. More like an ok brisket than an amazing delicacy. The pulled chicken was oddly flavorless - it was tender, sure, but it was like you could only taste anything if you added sauce to it. The sausage was a very nice surprise though: crackly, juicy, delicious. I'd order that for days! The fried green tomatoes were a nice touch, too. Rare item to find and tasty. I'd happily come back because it was inexpensive and friendly, it's just that I'd probably stick to a small number of menu items when there. Having said that, I haven't tried the ribs so maybe that's the secret weapon waiting to blow my mind. I'll find out .... read more

If you want BBQ in KC, follow your NOSEDALE The closer you get, the stronger that the smell GROWSDALE The meat gets juicy and the rich sauce FLOWSDALE Come and try some perfect KC BBQ at ROSEDALE Compared to Kansas City every other Q BLOWSDALE Texas isn't quite as good and STL's all POSEDALE You can't cook it quickly, you have to smoke it SLOWSDALE And that's the way they do it when they do it here at ROSEDALE This place is so high it makes the others seem like LOWSDALE So you should come to all the places only Fox E KNOWSDALE And yes I talk in 3rd person when I'm writing my PROSEDALE Come and try some perfect KC BBQ at ROSEDALE I tried to rap this live on stage but then I went and FROZEDALE Arthur Bryant's and LC's so yum but I'm glad this AROSEDALE And if you take my BBQ away I'll throw ELBOWSDALE Come and try some perfect KC BBQ at ROSEDALE Bring all your slutty friends and all your male HOSDALE And when I bring Barbie she'll get sauce on her TOESDALE But hopefully that sauce won't permastain her sexy CLOTHESDALE Come and try some perfect KC BBQ at ROSEDALE There's nothing here but BBQ and it really SHOWSDALE I often think of BBQ when I am in the THROESDALE I see somebody's juicy ribs and I say WHAT ARE THOOOOSEDALE Come and try some perfect KC BBQ at ROSEDALE I spent so much money on these ribs my house FORECLOSEDDALE And Barbie had to make us money with her boobs EXPOSEDDALE And now I'm going to show her where my British Sausage GOESDALE But after we work up an appetite it's off to ROSEDALE WHAT I prefer Jackdale if we're talking about Titanic, but we're not, so Rosedale is the bomb. Although someone recently told me not to use the bomb in this way in reviews. Apparently it's disrespectful to 911 victims. K. I made it to Kansas City in the evening after being in Dallas until 2 in the morning the night before. I even squeezed workout in at YMCA of Tulsa in mid morning. Once I made it to the KC of BBQ legend, I wanted to try some BBQ that I hadn't tried before. So out of the 8 quarter finalists in the Oklahoma Joe's Victory playoff, I had been to 4, all of which had won their QF and all of which are in my top 5 in the area (Woodyard, Joe's KC, Arthur Bryant's and Gates). So I thought, let's try the other 4 - all of which had exited at the QF stage, but after winning a few earlier play off rounds. One of them was closed but I headed over and tried the other three. First I went to Rosedale, which was spectacularly excellent. She recommended the ribs and the beef, and I have to say they were worlds apart after my journey (get it) in terms of how much I enjoyed them. The beef was absolutely boring, bland, and not what I go for when it comes to beef. In fact, Arthur Bryant's sets the standard so high that getting beef here would be lunacy. I'm surprised they recommend Beef cuz it doesn't taste that great. The burnt ends are a little better and juicier, and I enjoyed them. But they also are not the star of the show, whereas at Arthur Bryant's they are borderline "best thing you'll ever eat." But there is a spectacular star here that puts Rosedale in the best BBQ of all time list, and makes heaven orgasm repeatedly in your mouth (like your boyfriend did last night, perhaps). So. The star of the show here are the ribs. They will fall off the bone and they are so juicy and so perfect and definitely some of the better ribs I've ever had in my life. For a while I thought that the sauce was decent but definitely not up to some of the other Kansas City sauce standards, of which Arthur Bryant's is the winner, with Woodyard and Gates not far off. But then just in time before I left the restaurant I discovered the XXX-hot version of the sauce so I put that on the ribs instead - and oh my goodness what a difference! I mean it is very hot so it almost blew my head off (as Barbie has many times), but it's also absolutely delicious and much more along the lines of salty Kansas City-style BBQ sauce. So if you combine the hot sauce with the ribs you definitely have one of the top 5 BBQ joints in the city and you have to come and try this for yourself. And when I say top 5 in KC, that means top 10 in the whole USA... because KC is the King City for BBQ. And if you come here and don't get ribs... it's a RoseFail. And if you come here looking for a big BBQ stud... just ask for a RoseMale. And if you don't have enough money to pay the bill... just RoseBail. And if you get arrested for said running-out-on-bill... I'll post RoseBail for you. But honestly, you'll probably end up in RoseJail. But on the bright side... you'll be in KC. Maybe you can order take-out direct to your cell from Rosedale. read more

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I tried Rosedale barbecue while I was in town, and I'm glad I did. Kansas City is the world' barbecue capital, so it's tough to stand out. I got a huge quantity of food, enough for two meals, and everything was quite delicious. As a bonus, the service was friendly. I will definitely be back when I'm in town! read more

Rosedale Bar-B-Q (Feb. 12, 2023) This is the 2nd BBQ place I visited while exploring Kansas City, MO. I picked this place because it was not in the central tourist places, and had a decent review rating (4+ out of 5). Pricing is very reasonable (low mid-end), and the environment must be very casual. Visited Hawg Jaw the previous day, so as a contrast ordered burnt ends as well. The quality of the meat surprised me compared with yesterday's meal. The meat was tender, and had very good flavor from the seasonings used. It would be even better if this place offered multiple BBQ sauces to experience, but the taste of the meat itself was more than adequate even without further sauce enhancement. I rated the previous place 3.5-4 out of 5 and this place was definitely a 5 out of 5 just for the meat itself. It was so good that I ordered an extra 2 pounds to bring back to Seattle for my daughter. The staff there packed the food very well for transporting on the plane. If you ever visit Kansas City, do make sure you try out this place. You will definitely love the burnt ends like I did. Happy Eating !!!! read more

I recently moved close to this restaurant but had never tried it because I'm a big fan of Gates and woodyard. I was speaking to a friend who mentioned he has been going to Rosedale BBQ since he was a kid so I thought I would try it out. I ordered the short rib dinner and boy do they deliver on the food. It was easily two meals for me and I was stuffed after both. The meat was pretty good, the sides were fine and the sauce is different. It wasn't my favorite but I could see how it could grow on someone. I'll definitely be back to try my friends favorite meal which is a combo of ham and beef on bread. read more

Rosedale Barbeque - Short rib dinner to go - Barbeque Near Me - Kansas City, Kansas

Been here before and it is delicious, but for some unknown reason I was underwhelmed? Nothing really bad happened, nor was I treated rudely, and the food was good. Nothing spectacular either though? I will say the last at the register was super patient with a couple newbs while we looked over the menu, so there's that. Also, it's probably an unfair because we're trying to complete our KC BBQ tour so its 2locations per day. I was still very full from the previous place earlier that day. I'm sorry Rosedale, but you're still getting 4stars from me. read more

Best BBQ in Kansas City. I have been going to Rosedale since I was a kid. Every time I take someone new there they become addicted.