"The love that moves the sun and the other stars." - Dante Alighieri, "Paridiso"…read more So Dante described Heaven, and I describe Jack Stack Barbeque in Lenexa! If you live in Kansas City and you have never had Jack Stack Barbecue, let me have a brief, motivating word with you: "WHAT THE HOLY HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!!" There, I said it. It is out now. We can move on.... Jack Stack in Lenexa has always delivered a quality experience. It is simply sublime. The burnt ends are to die for. The service is consistently excellent, even on a very busy night. The restaurant is cleaner than my mother's kitchen floor. I wish they had a more expanded dessert menu but honestly, how could you squeeze in another bite?!

Not bad, not great. Just was somewhat in the middle of everything and convenient to our three…read morehotels. The brisket was decent but dry. The beans were pretty good. The asparagus was thick and way too greasy. Service was very good though.

A long time favorite of ours. You can't go wrong with Joe's!…read more This time we had Mac & cheese, dirty rice, gumbo, a pulled pork sandwich & the Zman. Consistent quality. Always a good experience! First time at this location but for us it was equivalent to the original "gas station" location but with more seating!

This is my update after visit 3 to Joe's BBQ since moving to OP…read more This visit brought my review down a bit. I've tried more BBQ places in the area now. I met a couple of friends for dinner tonight at Joe's which did make my visit awesome! You order at a register, then pay, and pick up your food on a tray. A long line moves pretty fast, there's a decent amount of seating. so Zero complaints on service and ambiance. It's basically self serve and the decor is what you'd expect at a BBQ place. I was impressed with how smoothly and quickly it went with a large crowd there for dinner! I like the BBQ but it's not the best I've had. I got a 2 meat platter which comes with 1 side and toasted white bread. The brisket is pre-cut. I always ask for the lean side and the lady at the register said they cut it that way, but it had a lot of fat so I couldn't eat about half of it. The other meat I chose was pulled pork. It was fine. My side was corn. I'd call it Elote but they call it something else. It was very good. It's a small cup so I wish it were more since it was my favorite item of my meal. I also prefer a mustard/vinegar based BBQ sauce and they do not offer that at Joe's unless I somehow missed it but I don't think so. The BBQ sauce is very sweet! I would go back if a group of people I'm with wanted to go, but it's not the BBQ place I would pick for myself. Some of that is personal preference. It may be that you love fat (many do) and sweet BBQ sauce. If that's you, I would recommend you go!

Second review...and we were again amazed at how good this place is! This time we sat down at a…read morelarge booth and had the variety platter for two. We are big guys and we couldn't eat it all. Amazing ribs, tasty sausage, and probably the best burnt ends I've had in a while. Crisp and hot fries and onion rings to side. A+ tender and juicy smoked meats and excellent service on top. Thank you Dominique! This place is the best bbq in KC that nobody ever talks about. Plus the place is clean and laid back...the parking is easy and the neighborhood is safe.

Sunday at Hayward's is fantastic. The best ribs in town but the entire menu is wonderful. Great…read moreSpecials. Local Beers. Super friendly service. Great neighborhood type spot. I could hang out here for hours. Today we got take out for a game day get together.

They said this was the spot. I can't help but thinking there is a "real" spot besides this. I give…read moreit 4 stars. For me, I love seeing and smell the smoke rolling, having the brisket cut in front of you. I prefer my meat warmer as this cooled quite quick. The brisket was cut a little too thin for my liking. Ribs were good. A bit light on the burnt ends. Maybe I prefer a different style. Corn and beans were good.

Probably some of the best bbq I've ever had. Ordering was…read morevery simple the staff were insanely kind. You order and get your food quite immediately and sit down wherever to eat, with a lot of tables and chairs inside or outside. The staff constantly made sure I had everything I need, offered me a water cup when I ordered no drink at all, checked in to see how my food was or how I was doing, even when I finished my food they took my tray swiftly with kindness. The hospitality was just perfect. The inside is loud and crowded but you know it's good food. Overall everyone was very nice and aware of where they were walking so I had no issues. For the food, the ribs were perfectly tender but not falling off the bone, an amazing juiciness but not fatty. The brisket was cut pretty thin than most places I've had bbq but also very juicy and tender. The pulled pork wasn't wet or soaked in bbq sauce which I appreciated. It had a tender pull and chew to it but not mushy. You can taste the smokiness of all the meats, pickles were perfect with a nice crunch, and the bread was well toasted butter bread! Can't really go wrong with that. As for their Mac n cheese, it is by far the best Mac n cheese I have ever had. I'm more of a cheddar Mac person but theirs is a white Mac n cheese. Insanely decadent, being cheesy but not too cheesy that it's a brick and it is intensely creamy! The seasoning sprinkled on top makes it perfect. As for their bbq sauces I enjoyed all of them, their spiciest defintely isn't much spice for me at all but I didn't mind. It had a nice kick and that's all I really need. The pricing is insanely good as someone from the west coast, I felt the portions were perfectly appropriate. I actually brought a plate home for my boyfriend he ate it a day after I bought it, he said it was some of the best bbq he's ever had as well as the best Mac n cheese he's ever had. I would come back to this place every time I'm in Kansas City. As some locals say don't go to the other location, go to this one!

We had a great time dining at Q39. Our server, Ali, was excellent. We got the wings (we REALLY…read morerecommend the Chipotle sauce -- they don't bottle it because they make it fresh everyday) and the cornbread was excellent. But really -- you can't go wrong. We did get our side Mac and cheese cold, but Ali quickly got us a new one without question. World class service & food, and a KC classic!

The food is great and the service was even better. The bacon wrapped shrimp is amazing. Thanks…read moreRavionne!

Really good craft BBQ that is sorely needed in KC. Great things ahead and this is a 4+ review,…read moreleaving that final star for room to grow into. The brisket is really good, I didn't have a chance with ribs(pictures look fantastic) or burnt ends to give a more full review. The room to grow is the smoke. I wished for a stronger and more complex profile. The street/cheesy corn was incredibly refreshing.

This food truck is serving up some serious KC BBQ flavors! We tried their brisket grilled cheese,…read morebrisket nachos and burnt ends. The truck itself is super clean and tidy, you get utensils and everything you need to enjoy your meal and the owner has curated a wonderful experience as you order and wait for your food and smell all the amazing smells coming your way. It was great to explore Shawnee after eating too! This is a MUST TRY

This place is AMAZING!! It may seem a little pricey, but the quality, portions, and SERVICE are…read moreunbelievable!! As you walk in you're immediately greeted with a welcome and today's specials. Staff is honest and makes great suggestions. "To go" materials are easily accessible cause you can't really finish your meal (I mean you can, but you better carve out some time for a nap!). They offer catering for celebrations, parties, graduations, or anything you could think of! Place was very clean, and comfortable. While every bbq place in KC offers their own spin, many of which are great, this place just hits better!! It just feels like a small town bbq spot that is hidden; like a speak-easy of BBQ! Picture below is their 2 meat combo with 2 sides (ribs, burnt ends, cheesy corn and tallow fries) $26.

Did a little pick up for this order! Customer service was kind and super quick! I ordered a 2 meat…read moreplate (brisket and sausage), ribs, turkey sandwich, and banana pudding. For my sides, I got Mac and cheese, cheesy corn and potato salad. Turkey sandwich was good, per le bf. It had a good smokey flavor and wasn't dry! My brisket was also quite moist with minimal fatty parts, which is what I prefer. Sausage was ok, had to really chew into it. What I'm most disappointed about is the ribs. The ribs were good, but for almost $20, I got 3 pieces. They stated for the ribs plate, you'd get about 3 or 4, depending on the weight, but it would be nice to note that down somewhere that when paying $20, expect 3 pieces. Ive gotten double that and about the same price at other bbq spots, hence my disappointed and surprised when opening the container. Mac and cheese had huge shell noodles, which was cool but on the watery side. Potato salad was decent, got the job done but a little bland. Sauces are also on the tangy side, and if you're a sweet bbq sauce gal like me, it wasn't hitting the spot. Overall was nice giving a try, but will prob be going elsewhere for my bbq needs!

Food - Quick and tasty. Service - Well trained and…read moreattentive without being overbearing Ambiance - A dark and woodsy decor This (8/2725) was my 3rd or 4th visit. They've always impressed! Great chicken, and pork burgers\tenderloin sammies. C.strips are moist, cooked perfectly, and taste good w/o any sauce. Speaking of sauce, the have like 9 of them, ranging from ranch to above mango habanero! Imho, they're the best chicken strips in kc. Better than stroud's, slim.c, cane's. I have not been to all the places in kc that have c.strips, but as of this moment/day, they're my favorite.

Our food was ok, but the service brought the vibe way down. We only stayed for an app and one beerread more

We came in not quite knowing what to order, and the owner's recommendations did NOT disappoint! The…read moreservice was decent, the ambiance... not so much... but the food was the real king of the visit. Everything we tried was delicious, and the portions were generous enough to make sure nobody left hungry! We loved the food and the whole experience. There are still plenty of things on the menu we want to try, so we'll definitely be back. Apparently, one visit to Monkey King isn't enough--you have to keep working your way through the menu! Great food, great portions, and helpful recommendations. Definitely worth a visit!

We ended up arriving within an hour of closing but the staff were friendly and the food was hot,…read morefresh, and FAST! The restaurant was quiet due to being about closing time, but it was clean. I would absolutely recommend this location because the food portions were HUGE and it was absolutely TASTY! I would return again.

Holy heck I need to come back here again. My friends and I are visiting from out of town and I was…read moretold we need to try this place. Absolutely phenomenal food! We ordered 2 of the KC combo to get distance, burnt ends, pulled pork, brisket and ribs. We all agreed that the brisket was kind of dry but everything else was lovely! I will say. The cheese corn is absolutely a star for a side! I can't wait to come back!

I mean 1500 people can't be wrong, nor can all of the people (including my Uber driver today)…read moretelling me that this is THE bbq spot in Kansas City to try!?!? I have to confess, I don't get the hype. I will cut them slack since I had it delivered but the restaurant is 5 mins away and the food got here super quick so not sure that had anything to do with it. Let me start by saying the portions of meat were plenty (although $33 is a bit steep for a 3 meat plate with only one side). However, I was not impressed. The smoked turkey was juicy but the spicy rub over power the meat. The smoke ring was also very faint on it. The ribs on the other hand were not juicy and no amount of sauce would help them come back. I couldn't even eat the third one... just too tough. My favorite cut is usually brisket but this brisket was bland and while the smoke ring was there, I just couldn't really pick up on the flavor. I did enjoy the fries! Now I think my biggest gripe was the side of baked beans... don't get me wrong, they were AWESOME and my favorite part of the meal. I will go back just to get the beans again but $5.35 for the teeny tiny little sauce cup portion I got was ridiculous. It was basically a jelly pudding cup of beans... for $5!!! Literally 6 bites so I guess nearly a buck per bite. They were good! I rarely rate things below a 3 unless it is terrible and it wasn't terrible so that's where I landed... it just did not live up to the hype for me today. I will go back and I will try it again but they better give me a ln adult size portion of beans next time!