Was taken here against my will....said no one ever. Amazing little dive bar joint featuring some of the best hot wings you'll ever eat. The slow burn will leave you craving more each bite. Wash it down with a local KC brew and enjoy the bits and pieces of history on the wall. It has everything you're looking for in a divey joint, great food, a bar seated with regulars, no-nonsense staff, and a longing to return. read more

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The chicken in the nachos was made with pesto, the salsa tasted like tomato water. Worst nachos I've ever had, service was decent. 2 starts because service wasnt BAD... but this was my nachos finished, she never asked how was the food. read more

The Peanut - Nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Awful service stay away! Ordered the wings and while id love to say they were good I cant tell you and that's because after waiting for 45 mins they never arrived with 0 updates from my server. I wish I could give this place a 0 star. read more

3.x stars is BS - this place has the BEST wings anywhere around - hands down! This place has the BEST blu cheese dipping sauce. There is (no) beating The Peanut wings. Full sized wings - I mean full sized wings with tips. Great flavored skin. Crisped up skin. This place has incredible wings. Is the service the greatest - well, not always. But who cares....the wings are worth any amount of wait. read more

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The other peanut on main has a better vibe and a tad better food and service But if this is closer then go downtown Great wings ! read more

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I really hate that the service that was provided by the bartender Gloria and her adding a tip to a customer's ticket that was not approved speaks great volume on what the owner condones. We loved this place prior to this transaction leaves a sour taste in my mouth. The additude, the terrible customer service and theft is just crazy. I know there are other people that serve and bartend and enjoy there job but to have several bad comments about the same person should be a red flag and the excuse..... that's just her because anyone else things could of went differently when someone is yelling, slamming things at you and walking away while ypur spending money at this establishment. Ok the food was good even with the cooking error but all of the above will not and should not be tolerated. Hopefully this gets to the right person and a change is made before this gets out of hand. Just to think you added a tip to an officier of the law ticket.....smh sad idiot. read more

It is a neighborhood stop where regulars seem to be comfortable. The wings are very good. I also ordered the BLT which was just average for a BLT. I should have ordered the extra bacon version read more

Dude, haha. Unbelievable experience, truly unexpected. I will say I'm glad they set pitchers of water out, I think more places should do that read more

lived up to its hype! the wings were amazing my def go to go wings when I'm in MCI! I also had the chili fries those were just okay. read more

The Peanut - menú - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I came here on a Sunday. I live 2 blocks away and the Quaff is my main spot but I decided to give this a try. I'll keep it short: 16 minutes I waited without the bartender even acknowledging me. He had plenty of time to come out from the bar and hug and talk to a girl for 3 minutes, though. I'm here on business to buy up property in KC. I look forward to buying a bar downtown that puts this shithole out of business, and I will. read more

The wings are good. That's about it. Stopped in for lunch and the bartender who was also serving made my top 3 worst waiters ever encountered. Don't care how good the wings are. I won't be back anytime soon. read more

I'm sad to report this once iconic dive bar in downtown KC took a nosedive since my last visit. The staff were rude, service slow and the once-crispy bacon in the famous BLT sandwiches was flaccid. I took three family members with me to show off one of my favorite haunts when I lived in KC. We were one of three tables seated when we came in. Two others tables were seated shortly after we arrived. We ordered three BLT sandwiches and a dozen wings. Over an hour later, after every other table was empty, our food finally arrived. The excuse from staff is that it was a large order. Three BLTs and wings! It doesn't get much easier than that. The worst part of this review is that the bacon was soggy and smelled of old grease. The fries, too. Nothing worse, in my book! read more

The Peanut - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I mean probably the best wings you'll have in your life. My boyfriend and I went 2 days in a row, once to the Mission location and the second time to the original location in KC. read more

The Peanut - Buffalo Chicken Wings and French Fries (Mission, KS location) - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Best wings I had in a long time, they are on the larger side which I usually avoid. That aside, the flavor was memorable.

It used to be a popular dive spot until some point in 2024/2025 when all of the good bartenders left. Now it is an absolute clown show with people who should not be calling themselves bartenders. Service is terrible from one of the bartenders who would rather eat and talk to her friends every time. Time to clean house and make this a fun bar again. read more

Our daughter moved to Kansas City for college and we were on the hunt for some simple but good food and we came across Peanuts and we were not disappointed. The wings here are crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside - the perfect balance of texture. Whether you prefer them tossed in a classic buffalo sauce, tangy BBQ, or a unique, house-made spice blend, the flavors are bold and satisfyingly rich without overpowering the natural taste of the chicken. Each order is served piping hot, fresh from the fryer, with just the right amount of sauce coating the wings, not drowning them. The vibe at Peanuts is laid-back and welcoming, with friendly service that makes you feel like part of the family. It's the kind of place where locals gather to enjoy great food, cold drinks, and a lively atmosphere. In short, Peanuts Bar & Restaurant delivers on its promise of the best chicken wings in Kansas City. If you're a wing connoisseur--or even if you're just looking for a casual bite--this spot should be at the top of your list. read more

The Peanut - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great food. Service is a little slow when ordering take out. Watched my food sit on the counter for 15 minutes before I was helped. All I needed to do was pay read more

This dive bar has by far the BEST wings in KC!! Worth the 20 minute wait! Not quite sure how they cook them but the crunch on the outside and the juicy chicken inside is the perfect combination. Only one sauce option-medium heat. Be prepared-not your average wing-wing and drum attached so when you order 3 you are technically getting 6. Now for the tenderloin sandwich...delicious. Crispy coating on 1/4 inch thick tenderloin. Crispy and juicy just like the wings. This place will not disappoint read more

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Food was bland un seasoned, fries didn't even have salt. Bartender was rude asked us "what we wanted" this is after pullin it up online thinking I would receive a good bite to eat before a concert .. but left over charged and still hungry, 0/10 do not recommend read more

Heard this place is the local favorites. & it is only a block away from my apartment. It's been on my must-try list for awhile. So today, I made my way there. First impression? This is definitely your dive bar type of vibes. I got the famous wings that everyone is talking about. We ordered a dozen, and surprisingly, it was enough to feed 6 grown adults. We also ordered french fries & a few pitchers. Great place with great people. It's a win-win in my book read more

The Peanut - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Great spot to try so cheap drink good service and some of KC best wings. Stop in give it a try been twice and had a great experience both times. read more

The Peanut - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Stopped here on a weekend visit to Kansas City trying to check out all the dive bars downtown. This one was pretty standard. We didn't try the food but I saw it coming out and it looked pretty standard bar fare. Everybody that we talk to you said they liked to eat there. Looks like there was some regulars at the bar. It's kind of dark and dingy inside which is what you want for a dive bar. They were doing their part to stay Covid free. I didn't see much parking but we took an Uber. When we left we walked a couple miles to the next place and the neighborhood well not necessarily all businesses felt relatively safe. The staff members were nice. This is a pretty standard dive bar if that's your sort of thing you should definitely check it out. read more

The Peanut - Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Best wings known to man! Often imitated, never duplicated. Worth the wait every single time!

Definitely more of a dive bar feel on the inside, very relaxed, and dimly lit. If you haven't tried their wings yet, you need to! 3 wings with a side of fries, onion rings, or a salad for $11-$12 is honestly a decent price as the wings are giant. If you're sharing a meal with someone, I recommend ordering the half dozen with a side! Aside from food, they have plenty of beers on tap, a few TVs scattered around the bar, and decent service. read more

Got there at 11:30 am and there were three people in there. At 12:40 we left with our food in to-go boxes to go back to work. It was a side salad with bacon and a BLT. Should not have taken that long. Waitress was nice and I felt bad for her as she was the waitress, hostess, bartender all in one. Left her a nice tip that I hope she didn't share with the cook. Wont be back unless we have two hours to eat and aren't hungry. read more

Delicious !!! The Mai tai was good with the fresh nachos and fresh wings!!!!!!! Best service read more

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Local dive bar serving up awesome Buffalo wings and things. The drumettes and wingettes are meaty so this is a hot tasty mess. Just dive in and wash them down with a pint of Boulevard. read more

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Hot wings and cold beer. Definitely a part of the dive bar scene in KC, but a great choice for a chill dinner and drinks with friends. I've had really good service and pretty mediocre service, but as long as there is enough staff working when you head in you'll be taken care of in no time. Be sure to put your wings order in right when you sit down because they'll take about 20 to be made to order. read more

The Peanut - Buffalo Chicken Wings - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This is a great dive bar if you don't have like more than 4 in your group. It's small and a good place to eat and drink if you aren't in a rush. Services and staff are nice. Especially if you order the wings. The WINGS is a must if you go here. Not your average wings either and it's buffalo sauce as well. While you wait, watch the games and drink and chat with your people. It will make the time go by fast, and before you know it your food will come out. i like the fries here as well. read more

I love dive bars, places that have layers of dust rubbed into greasy tables. I much prefer it to fancy joints that I used to frequent. However, that doesn't mean I have no standards for such places. I almost never give a 1 star rating, the food has to be truly inedible for a place to get that score, but the Peanut had a different problem. The problem of culinary indifference. I have been to the Peanut in Overland Park for drinks but never to this one and never for food. I was told they were known for two things, wings and their BLT. I decided to go for their BLT and with an upgrade to fries and a beer it came out to $20 (with tax and tip). I say an "upgrade" to fries because they serve it with chips. I actually prefer chips, places like Talk of the Town has these amazing thick chips that I think they make there, but when I asked, the server said they were a bag of lays (and the small kiddie bag to boot). As you can see in this review, I did not post a picture, its because everything looks like it was made by me...when I was in college. When I go to a bar, even a dive bar I usually want to eat something that I am too lazy to make or lack the ingredients to make. My BLT consisted of two pieces of toasted bread, a fried egg, lettuce and tomato with a few pieces of bacon. The thing is, the ingredients were stuff someone went to Price Chopper in the morning to buy. The bread was cheap wonder bread, the egg tasted like it was fried in cheap oil (not butter) the bacon, while well cooked, had no taste of spices such as black pepper and the fries were of frozen supermarket variety. I'm not sure why their BLT is known, I could make that BLT for $12, but the difference is that for $12, I could make about a dozen of them (estimating what the cost of materials at a hyvee would cost). I'm sure the Peanut has its loyal fanbase and if I were there with friends (i came after a meeting) I would probably be more forgiving. However, their BLT was a bust and I probably should've ordered the wings. The server was okay and had a pleasant demeanor and there was a lack of screens at the bar (two screens and another one that was ridiculously small and old) as well. read more

This neighborhood bar serves some outstanding wings. They're the entire wing (not just drumettes or flats). The flavor & texture are perfect. The onion rings are great, as well. The Chili Cheese fries are crinkle cut fries with red no-bean chili on top and shredded cheese. They're on the dry side, but nice and crispy. The Peanut has a few beers on tap and a full bar. There is seating at the bar and several tables throughout. There is no patio. read more

Yummalish!!!! This joint has so much character and is such a comfy vibe. Wings are delicious per usual. Service was kinda slow but that's okay bc i love this place with my whole heart. Yummy food, great prices. read more

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Wings! These are a staple for whatever location of the The peanut you go to. They are the big daddy wings....the drum and flat connected like you grill at home. Rueben's are decent. Make sure to get the fries and not chips...the chips are like potatoe chips from the store. Service was good even though our server, bartender and cook where all the same person. read more

Funny the first few reviews of this joint knock it for the dive barness to it. TOO BAD! The best wings are always at a dive bar!! This place was great! Bartender was super cool and kept my water full without me asking for a refill..! Ordered a half order of wings extra crispy.. WOW! Full wings, super crispy, LEGIT buttery buffalo sauce drenched! If you are into wings this place is the jam!!!! read more

The Peanut - Buffalo Chicken Wings Buffalo Chicken Wings - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The peanut is a cute little bar/pub vibe place that we visited in KC because my husband remembers LOVING their wings back when he lived in the city. It was just a few streets away from our airBNB. When we got there, we were told to find seating wherever. We were luckily able to find a table even though the place was packed. The waiter came to get our order relatively quickly, but it took F O R E V E R to get our order, which was just 6 pieces of their classic wings which we asked TO GO. We even noticed a few people who sat down behind us and nearby who came AFTER us and got their food before us. It was around 10pm at night and we were getting a bit irritated. After maybe an hour of waiting we finally go our wings. We took them back to our airBNB and finally got to try it. I won't lie, the wings were pretty darn good considering they only have one sauce. Very large pieces because they give you the part of the chicken that has the drumstick piece and the flat piece attached together. If we are ever in town again, we might try to call ahead and just pick up the order to avoid any wait times. read more

The Peanut - Dive Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This has always been my favorite. To me it's either this location or the plaza location. The two originals in the city. I can't think of anything on the menu that's trash. This place is the ultimate trash time food. And In this case.. trash being amazing! read more

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Wish I could give this place ZERO stars! Yikes....WAITED 1 hour and 15 mins for our food...which the order was wrong and service was TERRIBLE! Do not go here please....just find another dive bar to go to! read more

No trip to KC would be complete without a trip to The Peanut! It's not a 5 Star restaurant but they are 5 STARS for what they do! Service has always been great! This place is exactly what you expect from a "dive bar" and I use that term in the most positive way there is. Go and experience The Peanut! Eat and drink well! read more

The Peanut is a great little bar that serves some outstanding chicken wings in the format it's supposed to be....drummies, the wings and wing tips. Outstanding blue cheese as a part of the order and not a nickel/dime you b.s. extra. Great sauce, and a selection of cold beers with only a few of the F'n In-Bev brand made this a great experience. Compliments to the servers too for being normal and and not gentrifying a bar that serves good cold beer and food. read more

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Ok... went here sat at the bar with literally no one at the bar.... 2 bartenders!! A Hispanic male and a gothic looking chick with ponytails.. 1st off she gave me a warm beer !! Didn't come check to take my order until I stared her down. Then forgot my olives. And as we are waiting the Male bartender asked if we ordered.. most likely because everyone around us who came after got their food. We say yes we ordered. Then we're like umm ok. The male bartender replaced my warm beer and kindly apologized that the other tender didn't put our order in ! Smh !! I will definitely not come back to this Peanut!! I'll stay in Kansas location one! Better service and more food variety!! read more