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    Stanley James Smokehouse

    3.8 (52 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Divey
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Ordered a dash delivery. Received onion rings that were half burnt . Also did not receive any bbq sauce. When I called. I was told the Dasher should have grabbed the sauce and there wasn't anything they could do.

    Jason M.

    had Dinner delivery meat was undercooked and the portions were small , did not live up to its reputation

    2 meat 1 side plate. Brisket and ends
    Thad A.

    You don't have to die to go to heaven. Just drive to Stanley James Smokehouse in Lawrence. BBQ heaven!

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    Pam M.

    Stopped at the gas station to get 100% fuel and noticed Stanley James Smokehouse inside the station . We decided to get an early lunch and it was a great idea! Got the two meat plate with ribs and brisket cole slaw and onion rings. Generous servings of all items and the onion rings were fresh and piping hot! 3 meaty ribs and perfectly smoked brisket. The Cole slaw is the sweet kind so make sure you like that kind of you order. Plenty of seating inside and out too. The service was friendly and the food came out quickly too. All of that for $13.99.Great little find before heading back to Dallas after moving our daughter to KU.

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    Great barbecue and good people! Amazing quality barbecue. One of the best in town along with biemers!

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