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    Slap's BBQ

    4.5 (1.6k reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Kseniya K.

    Was this worth the two Uber rides from downtown area? No. You can find better quality BBQ in downtown at places like Woolfpack's. Can't believe people would wait in line for this mediocre food. Definitely don't do such foolishness. We tried every meat that was available--they ran out of a few things, so arrive early. By 5pm there's a dinner rush line outside the door. At 4pm, we still were able to place our orders in relative peace and quiet. All the meats were just okay and almost underwhelming. Ribs were dry, brisket was super dry and bland [and old], pulled pork was the most decent type of meat thanks to the sweet juices in which it was served. Old, wilted cole slaw was drowning in over-sugared, old mayo. Pipping hot sweet fries were the best part of the meal, which should not be the case at an old BBQ spot such as this. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Both are uncomfortable during hot weather, as there are no fans/ACs, or awning to protect you from blasting sun or stiffling hot air. Not a comfortable experience on a war day when you're sweating bullets and trying to shield yourself from unforgiving sun.

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    Cindi R.

    Go up to counter and order your food. Amazing ribs. Meat was incredibly tender. Perfect spices. I didn't even add any more bbq sauce. My two sides were baked beans and my all time favorite sweet potato fries. Rustic and cozy. A definite go to.

    Burnt ends combo with jalapeño cheddar sausage
    Brett K.

    Laid back establishment, food is prepared ahead of time and you get your meat sliced up and your sides done at the counter. You then go take a seat at a set of indoor outdoor patio picnic tables. I got the burnt ends combo which included another smoked meat, and 2 sides. I got the smoked jalapeño and cheddar sausage, cheesy corn and the baked beans. The burnt ends were incredible, seriously no notes. Fatty, smoky and ridiculously tender and delicious. The sausage had some spice and was also nice and cheesy filled, they were also to die for. Then the cheesy corn was like cream of corn but felt like that mixed with Mac and cheese. They were creamy, cheesy and wonderful! Lastly the baked beans were rich, sweet, and had a thick sauce with some pieces of meat thrown in. They were very tasty and a bit overwhelmingly sweet for my palette, but still delicious. I enjoyed my experience here a lot, definitely had my fill as I wasn't able to finish and had to get a to go box to bring the last of it home. Would come back again in a heart beat.

    Baked beans, cheesy corn, brisket, burnt ends, and ribs
    Kristina T.

    Get in line - you are lucky if the line is on the shorter side, order at the counter, watch the staff cut the meats and assemble your plate, go out to the covered patio, get some BBQ sauce and utensils, grab a seat at one of the communal picnic tables, and enjoy your food. Alternatively, get your food to-go, head over to Strawberry Hill Brewing next door, and pair their beers with your food. I came here for lunch with some friends, and after spending the time in line pondering what to order, I decided to get the burnt end combo with brisket and sides of baked beans and cheesy corn, and three ribs. The meats were amazing. The meat was lean but very tender and not dry at all. The ribs were so good; the dry rub has so much flavor that sauce is not necessary. The BBQ sauces are good. I tried the regular sauce, which is on the sweeter side, and the hot sauce, which is a mild vinegary sauce. The sides were decent. The beans are a little sweet, but the cheesy corn is just right. Slap's might be my new favorite BBQ spot. It is not a fancy restaurant, but it is quality food.

    Gabriel S.

    This was my favorite for the sauce they had a nice sweet sauce and a nice spicy sauce. They also had some of the best ribs that I've had in Kansas City. Make sure you try the beans and the coleslaw is pretty good too. My coworker got the mac and cheese and liked it a lot.

    Nelson L.

    Good solid choice for bbq. Came on a weekday lunch and there was a line but not too bad. Good amount of seating but watch out for the outdoor seating because there's some honey loving bees. Street parking was decently available. The burnt ends were good but the brisket left more to be desired. The brisket was kinda flavorless and felt more like a tritip because it wasn't super tender. I'd definitely prefer Texas style brisket. Sides were good, but not knock your socks off. Overall was still good!

    Ribs and burnt ends
    Karl A.

    Slaps was the best KC BBQ experience I've had so far. We stopped and scouted the massive menu. We placed our order and I got the last dish of burnt ends for the day. I'm a glad we weren't a minute later! We grabbed a table outside and grabbed some sauces from the dispensers. The ribs were so full of smoky flavor and the meat was falling off the bone. The burnt ends were bites of happiness! I would gladly come back here! Great service, killer bbq!!!

    Susan B.

    ChatGPT didn't steer us wrong on Slap's BBQ. Was looking for the best bbq that would be convenient to I-70 as I was traveling through Kansas City. The service was efficient and everything we tried was excellent. Lovely, casual place for the best bbq!

    Pulled pork, jalapeno sausage beans and tator salad
    Don L.

    When you are caving BBQ on a Sunday the only place to go is Slaps. Well any day is a good time for them really but I'm normally not in the KC area as many ch as I'd like so got to grab it when I can. Folks here are awesome and do everything they can to make sure you are happy. Slaps is what BBQ is about no fancy building just a good ol place to throw the grub bag on and dive in. Have your napkins ready Today was pulled pork, jalapeño sausage with their great beans and some tator salad. I won't be eating a late meal for sure

    Ribs, burnt ends and sausages + all the sides
    Caitlin R.

    We bought our out-of-town friends who wanted great Kansas City BBQ for lunch, and it was also my first time. I heard the line can get a little crazy, so we came about 20 minutes after opening on a Monday. We tried a little bit of everything and loved it all. My top three were the burnt ends, the ribs, and the potato side dish. It started getting a little busier as we left around lunchtime, so I suggest getting here early if you are on a time crunch. You'll find silverware, napkins, and all the necessary sauces outside. It's really a no-frills place located in an old, historic-looking building. I would definitely add this to my top three of the best Kansas City barbecue joints.

    Cattleman's Plate
    Anna S.

    If you want a shitton of meat, this is the place to go. This was the first place I went to get some KC BBQ and I definitely got my stomach's worth of the stuff. I ordered the Cattleman's plate and ended up with a lot of leftovers of food. The sausage and brisket itself were excellent: well cooked and the bbq sauce options were excellent. The spicy sauce isn't super spicy - it's more mild in spice but still delicious and complemented the meats very well. The coleslaw was more meh and the mac and cheese solid but not super memorable. If I had to go back, I probably would skip the sides. In classic bbq joint fashion, it is seat yourself and you go up to get your own napkins and sauce at a table. There's both indoor and outdoor seating (including on the second level) so it's great when it's nice out. We got there at around lunchtime on a weekend. We did find a parking spot in a lot just past the restaurant, but parking was pretty competitive. The line itself was also pretty long - though it moved fairly quickly. Once you get inside, you can also order a beer while you're waiting - and the cider was delicious.

    Chris M.

    Tried Slap's BBQ and honestly I think it's overhyped and overrated. The meat looked good and the portions were fair, but I didn't get that deep smoke flavor you expect when you go to a top BBQ spot. It just didn't deliver on taste the way I hoped. The sides like mac and cheese and potato casserole were solid, but nothing that really stood out. Having to eat outside also takes away from the experience, especially when you're expecting a big name BBQ joint. Overall, it's not terrible by any means, but with all the hype I expected way better. Plenty of other BBQ spots give you more smoke flavor and a better overall experience. Service Was pretty fast bartender giving out bars While you wait in long line Eating out side wasn't Fun either!

    Burnt End Plate
    Belle S.

    Pretty good barbecue at a pretty neat place that was packed, both indoors and outdoors. The line was long but service was quick. I ordered the burnt ends plate with a side of beans and sweet potato fries but when I sat down to my table, they gave me french fries instead. I was a very disappointed. I could have gone up to the counter to let them know but they were too busy so I just sucked it up. The burnt ends were tender and juicy and the beans were a little too sweet. At least the fries were fresh.

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    Ask the Community - Slap's BBQ

    Does the baked potato casserole have any meat in it?

    A little

    Dogs allowed on patio?

    I saw a couple on May 1st

    From Texas looking for good local BBQ?

    Slaps BBQ , Q39 BBQ, Oklahoma Joes, or Jack Stacks in that order

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    In honor of America's 250th birthday, I wanted to write the most July 4th review I could think of…read more What's more American than some amazing BBQ! My recent travels brought me to the Midwest, specifically Kansas City. I come from Texas, where we have arguably the best BBQ in the country. I'm not a homer though, I like to go to other parts of the country and try their versions with an open mind. All my research on KC BBQ lead me to Joe's, one of the most popular BBQ spots in the city. This place is very unique as it is a functioning gas station as well. I arrived in the middle of dinner time thinking lines would be shorter. I was wrong. The line was wrapped around the building and parking was a nightmare. I almost drove off but thought to myself, I may not be in KC again for a while, if ever. The line looked scary but moved at a steady pace. Once you're inside, there's still more line. It's counter service and you get your food almost immediately. Customer service was great. They kept the line moving and even had people in the dining room inside monitor tables and no saving seats was going on. I had plenty of time to look over the menu. They have options. Their call to fame is the Z-Man sandwich, but I wanted to try everything individually to properly rate and compare. They had a special called the Cowboy Special which came with ribs, sausage and and sliced brisket along with two sides. All that for a deal of 22.49. Those kind of prices are unheard of in Texas. You really get a lot of bang for your buck here. I knew this was going to be a big meal, but everyone in line said I had to get the banana pudding as well. I got my plate, and at first glance it looked nothing like what I'm used to. Kind of sad looking actually. Once I dug in, I was immediately humbled and proven wrong. All the meats were great. KC is known for ribs and they do these extremely well here. Everything was seasoned to perfection. The thinly sliced brisket was different, but tasted great. For my sides, I went with mac and cheese and dirty rice. Both were extremely good. As good as all the savory food was, the banana pudding almost stole the show! Best banana pudding I've ever had. It had little bits of toffee in it which made it different in the most wonderful way. The whole adventure was time consuming but no regrets were had. I would without a doubt come back here again if I'm in Kansas City again!

    We made a detour on a road trip to try some KC BBQ and everything online said we had to come here…read more The line was out the door and I can see why. I got the burnt ends which were SO tender and flavorful. The mac and cheese wasn't half bad either, super cheesy and creamy. The banana pudding is like a layer of sliced bananas, covered in the pudding, and topped with crumbed nilla wafers and chopped heath bars. Not how I like my banana pudding but the flavors were there. The food was served super quick too. If I'm ever back I KC, I'll definitely be coming back.

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    I really like the Falcon sandwich at Quentin's with burnt ends and jalapeno sausage. It is usually…read moreso loaded down that you'll need a fork to eat all the meat that fell out of the bun while you were trying to eat it. On a recent visit, they had smoked wings on special, and I tried those. I liked them, but they were a bit on the dry side. Likely from reheating them or something. The smoke flavor and sauce were good though. Quentin's is located at the Olde Mill, so there are other places to explore and enjoy while you are there, including a brewery. The place is super cool and has a lot going on. The service at Quentin's is pretty quick. You order at the window, get your number, and find a place to sit either inside or outside. Overall, a unique addition to the KC BBQ scene. Worth a visit for sure.

    Came to Kansas City this past Christmas, to visit some friends, and they wanted to show us real…read moreKansas City BBQ like I've never had before. So they brought us to Quentin's. I loved the ambiance. Outdoor window, counter service place, with a dining room inside of a brewery. Very nice people at the window. And the food came out pretty promptly. As for the food, everything was pretty good. The wings had a nice smoke to them and were just sticky enough from the sauce. I also loved the mac 'n' cheese bowl that was topped with brisket and crispy fried onions. Bowls are so trendy, but so good in the BBQ world. Make sure you get your hands on some sauce, because the pulled pork will definitely need it. Brisket was pretty ok, too. Overall, this was a nice little meal.

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