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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This was quite the experience. As someone from the birthplace of the chicken wing, I always feel like wings are hit or miss in other cities. As a person born and raised in Buffalo, KC is a place that sometimes haunts my sports team dreams. However, these wings...these are the real deal. Now I will say, I have never had wings before that were all still connected. It felt like I was eating crab legs with the ripping and pulling for these. I am used to the one hand for wings, one hand for your drink mentality. Not here. Both hands are needed for wings and it's worth the mess. These wings come in one flavor: hot. And as someone who has eaten wings since birth, I can handle the heat. These were so good heat wise that I even thought at one moment, they were the perfect amount of heat. Service here was great. Drinks and wings both came out quick. We ended up getting wings and fries, along with some blue cheese and ...ranch. I am a blue cheese fan so the ranch was not an option for me. However, the blue cheese here is top tier. It was really good and definitely took a little bit of the heat off the wing. It was really great for the fries too. This bar had a great vibe. You can tell it's been here for a LONG time but also that you know the food is gonna be great. Dive bars are one of the best places to go for wings and this is a great example. A couple of locals asked me how these stack up with some of the wings from Buffalo. I have to admit, as much as it pains me to admit that KC has good wings, these make my top ten. These were impressive and delicious. I would 1000% go back and order these again. read more

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This was our second time in The Peanut, a great sports bar with a cozy atmosphere and plenty of personalities on deck. My wife and I got the hot wings which is a staple, along with cheese fries (food hack: mixed the fries with the buffalo sauce for the ultimate taste experience with your favorite brew Thanks to Alex the bartender who took our order, he is always busy, but not busy enough to give a helping hand. read more

The Peanut - The Peanut, wall vibe - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Came here with a buddy who loves buffalo wings and he was very satisfied. I learned that the other Peanuts in the area are franchised out to bear the name of "The Peanut" and are pretty much autonomous in how they operate and what's menu items they hold. So there are differences between all the others and this one! My friend finds the wings at the location in downtown OP better but not by much. He says they're "different" but both almost equally pleasing. Service was....slow. We ordered a dozen and it took almost 30 minutes at 2:30 in the afternoon. Staff was pleasant, and the interior scenery is what you'd expect for a small bar. read more

The Peanut - Buffalo wings - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

It was a great place to go. As an out of state person I felt welcomed. The wings and blt sandwiches are a must. It's definitely a dive bar, it's so small but super cozy. It's just the right amount of space to feel like you're in a neighborhood bar drinking amazing beer with friends. Definitely a must come to if you are in town. read more

Made it to KC again - and that means another trip to the Peanut! Best dang wings (this) side of the Mississippi....and probably the other side too! You cannot beat the wing taste and their homemade bleu cheese dipping sauce. I will continue to rant on about the 3.8 rating....as this place is 5 stars and more. Is it fancy? Nope. Is it big? Nope. Is it trendy? Nope. And that's why it's so darn good and a unique place. It's why the place is so comfortable. It's why it's the best place for wings and such! read more

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Love a dive bar! First time at this location met after work for drinks-- it fills up fast so enjoyed people sharing tables together-- bar was full watching England in the World Cup. OMG- I haven't had a pork tenderloin sandwich in decades. It. Was. Fabulous. Food is walked to you directly from the kitchen by the cook himself. You could see the steam rising from every set of wings being served. Old School cigarette machine in the corner-- seriously felt like I was transported back to the 90's (in a good way). read more

Our favorite restaurant! A hole in the wall with great beer on tap (they have Guinness on tap!), incredible food (HIGHLY recommend getting the wings and BLT), and fun/friendly service. Make sure to get there before 5:00 around the holidays and winter time as seating is very limited and the restaurant fills up quickly. read more

Everything was fantastic. Wings perfectly cooked $6 chips salsa and queso were really good. Beers were cold service was great. And lastly the bartender even had a tide pen for when i dotted my shirt with wing sauce. read more

One of the best dive bars in the country. Top 10 wings when they are on point I find the wings better on quiet nights over the crowded weekends Go on a Monday read more

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Got 5 recommendations for this place from followers and that was more than enough to get me in the door. Boy was I glad I did. The person behind the bar was so friendly and helpful, she walked me thru the menu and provided me with cold Diet Pepsi and water. I got the chips and salsa and the wings with ranch. I got 6 wings which I would say is more than enough for one person. Extremely tasty and awesome interior loved it would totally go back. read more

The Peanut - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Good things come to those who wait.... wings are the best in the country, I could eat here everyday. Switch it up from time to time with a BLT with egg that never fails to miss either read more

You go here for the wings and that's about it. Fries and chips are as cheap and bland as can be and the place especially ceiling is filthy, but those wings are always worth it. The meat and the sauce is excellent and a little spicy but perfect for the ranch on the side. read more

The Peanut - Wings and fries - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I can't decide if I like the BLT or the tenderloin sandwich. The dingy little bar with all the strung Xmas lights give a party vibe, you feel happy here. The staff works hard and are naturals at their job. read more

The Peanut - Good food - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Had a really good hot dog! Waitress was crabby - ordered 2 draft beers and she brought bottled beer. Get rid of her - otherwise, fun but crowded place. read more

My kind of dive joint in the middle of downtown.... perfect for a Harley riding Ohio boy and chicken wing connosouir !!!....got the standard Buffalo w/bc.....these reminded me of the original chicken wing joint, the Anchor Bar in Buffalo NY ....no nonsense crispy big saucy wings and some good blue chz on side! As Arnold always says, I'll be back.... read more

Food is always amazing despite how visually unappealing it seems at times. I wouldn't come here if I was a stickler on cleanliness. Tables are always clean, but anything above that (aka everything on the walls) looks like it might be the next plague. The walls look like they were last dusted and cleaned during the Clinton Administration. If you don't look at that, everything is great. Bartenders are always nice. Service isn't fast but it's not fast food so that's just fine. Gotta come back every time I am in KC! read more

The Peanut was recommended by a coworkers and it was delish! Very much a dive bar but always a lovely crowd. You have to understand it's very basic here. Your only wing option is buffalo and it's the whole wing (drum and flat) so keep that in mind when you order. Also very affordable! read more

The Peanut - Three wings and fries - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

WINGS!!!! Top 5 wings we've ever had...big and fully sauced, 10/10 highly recommend! Oh yeah, pretty cool place too! read more

The Peanut - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

These wings are so delicious! And the homemade blue cheese is perfect! The bar itself is so cool, i like the string lights everywhere. The service was good they made sure our waters stayed filled and constantly checked on our table. read more

The Peanut - Hot wings, fries, in house blue cheese - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Classic bar food! The original peanut, with the true corner bar feel. Fast and friendly service, would recommend again read more

The Peanut - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

This place is very cool. Dive bar feel but very welcoming and comfortable. It's small so go a little early if you want a table. Service was excellent, very attentive. I grew up in Buffalo, NY and I love wings... These wings are amazing. Fried crispy and the sauce is the perfect level of heat. They have blue cheese!! Essential for anyone from Buffalo. They don't cut the wings into drums and flats, you get the entire wing and they're huge. Perfectly cooked and delicious. I had a side salad with my wings and it was great. 10/10 will definitely visit again next time I'm in KC. read more

Extremely bad service tonight. The bartender never once got our order, we had to flag down the male bartender to get any drinks. When it was time to pay she was snappy and extremely rude. She even rolled her eyes at us. I couldn't believe how outrageous this server was. I was there with the founder of a non profit and their view on this establishment will be to never frequent here again. Good looking out Peanut, this person has long reaching capabilities in the community and you just made an enemy out of themand all their friends. read more

This popular opinion absolutely holds up: best wings in the city, and not particularly close. Having lived near(ish) this location for nearly a decade, it's naturally my favorite. It's a great place to watch a Chiefs or Royals game with a mix of dive bar vibes (I say that lovingly), Christmas lights, good TVs for the space, and cheap cold beers to go with the wings. They actually play the sound of the game, and strangers becoming high-fiving friends (in non-Covid times), so it's much more fun than some sterile sports bars. It's not perfect. I've had several times where they don't answer the phone for orders, or are running way behind on them. The staff is friendly, but often stretched pretty thin with one server for the whole joint. That being said, any of those minor annoyances are just little blips on the way to me stuffing my face. Food-wise, the wings are traditional with a decent amount of peppery, spicy kick to them. Their traditional wing sauce also has butter in it (!) which is as good as it sounds. Ask for them a little extra crispy, and know it'll take at least 30-40 minutes for them. One wing is whole, including a drumette and drumstick, so it's going to be two based on how most sports bars do it. Eating these wings is a freaking experience. I'm like Homer Simpson: "Can't Talk. Eating." The wing sauce will end up all over your hands and mouth, so you gotta just keep going once you start. When I was dating my now-wife, she had to witness this and still decide to keep the relationship going. I don't really go for bleu cheese often, but here it's a must. If they started lining up shots of it, I'd take 'em. It's house made, flavorful, and the perfect compliment to not just wings, but the inevitable mountain of fries I take down with them. I'll wrap this up with a little pro-tip: If you're ordering takeout, know that the wings will keep and reheat very nicely in an air-fryer. Cheers to this classic institution and all it's divey deliciousness. read more

OMG exclamation The "Original" Peanut in Kansas City is the place to go for Buffalo chicken wings! These are not your typical chicken wings... These are colossal wings deep-fried to perfection and pasted in just right Buffalo hot sauce. The original Peanut restaurant in Kansas City is a classic. It is mostly a local type bar with excellent chicken wings. This is a perfect place to watch a Chiefs game on a cold night jam packed in with your closest friends. read more

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Great bar right off the Plaza. If you have a friend in town and they want wings, you take them to this Peanut. It's the original, has great charm, and always has a diverse crowd that is fun. It's small place, but it just works. read more

The Peanut - Wings & Fries - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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We Went to the Stateline location for happy hour. Too many of the appetizers were fried. I would prefer a mix to share at the table. Prices were reasonable. But I don't think we will go back there, but I have heard better things about the Main Street location read more

Since 1933, the Peanut has been a staple of KC's culture and society. Likely to be the very first speak easy, they have been in this location since day one. The atmosphere is friendly and the vibe is chill. What you come here for is great conversations over what's likely to be the best wings on the planet! Crispy yet juicy with just the right amount of kick! Each bite just keeps getting better and better. Try the cheese fries and their famous BLT too. Grab a beer and enjoy ! read more

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Amazing food but slow service but we got there as soon as they opened. So over all 5 stars

So! Since things close early in this town, we decided to try out this place. We were NOT disappointed! These wings were huge. They were very tasty. The fries were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The margaritas weren't bad either! The best part is, we didn't have to sell our first born children! This place is extremely reasonable when it comes to pricing! Have to check it out if you're in the area! read more

The Peanut - Wings and fries - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Loved the dive bar vibe. Wings were incredible! Both tender and crispy at the same time. Will be back for sure! read more

The Peanut - Buffalo wings - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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I really enjoy the old K.C. vibe and amazing wings. Not fancy, but it is my kind of bar.

Came here at the recommendation of a friend..and do not regret it. If you get anything besides the wings--you're doing it wrong. Their claim is the 'best wings in KC' and they certainly did not disappoint. They give you the full wing--a rarity that is hard to find at many restaurants anymore. We can't find this in Lincoln. The sauce is a homemade classic buffalo; not too sweet or hot, just perfect. I'm not a person that can handle blue cheese, but my friends also raved about this. The atmosphere is a total old school dive bar and the restaurant is very tiny, so it can be hard to get a table, but it's worth the wait. There really isn't much else to say. Go try these AWESOME wings!!! We sure will again the next time we are in KC. read more

The Peanut - Freaking amazing wings. - Bars Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I'm a MASSIVE carnivore ( ie. I don't think I'd last one day as a vegetarian). So when I heard that The Peanut has giant chicken wings, I had to check it out. Now this is the epitome of what you'd expect a dive bar to be. Came here for happy hour with a few friends and a huge appetite. I ordered the half dozen wings + a side order of crinkle cut fries. You only get one option for the type of wing: bone-in with buffalo sauce. They do take atleast 20min to make, since they fry them fresh each time. The wings had the perfect amount of heat which balanced well with the housemate blue cheese dressing. They were also ridiculously crispy The fries were decent: I just wish they had a little bit of salt on them. Overall: really enjoyed it, and will be back when I get a hankering for giant wings again read more

There are a few different Peanut locations in the KC metro area and you would 100% be missing out if you didn't try The Peanut wings! Suggestion: add cheese on top of their drinks cut fries...delicious! We also ordered the spinach artichoke dip before we got our meals. read more

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Best wings in the country. Establishment hometown feel. I grew up going here since i was a toddler. Service is great but also kinda like youre in an Always Sunny episode in a good way. BLT is done correctly and dont sleep on their french toast. read more

Let's just start off by saying, we're from California, here visiting for a basketball tournament, and we've never seen Buffalo Wings this big! My son is the biggest wing fan, and he said without a doubt these wings were the best he's had. And their homemade ranch... the best! I had the beef burger with cheddar and all the toppings along with a bowl of chili with cheese. Had a little snafu with the burger, but they fixed it right up. The burger comes with chips or crinkle fries. Chose fries and they eye really good. Chili was homemade...not a real big fan of the chili though. And the cheese on top isn't hand grated; rather the kind of cheese you get pre-shredded out of a bag. The chili is mostly a lot of chopped up hamburger meat and only a few beans and small amount of onions and bell peppers. I mean, if you like a super duper meaty chili, this might be for you. I guess I'm more into a chili that is saucy, which this definitely was not. The ambiance was like you'd expect a pub to be. It was bright, fun atmosphere, and seemed to invite a diverse group of people. It must be a well known place, as it was full, but still had some available seating. If you like drinking, and hanging out with friends, seems like a cool place to be. read more

I don't think that place has ever been cleaned. Especially the bathroom. It was just gross all the way around. We ordered nachos as an appetizer and never got them. The tenderloin I ordered was fried to a crisp and inedible. Which was probably a good thing because the uncleanliness of that place was making me lose my appetite. Definitely better and more sanitary Peanut locations. read more

Wow! The wings are incredible. Great dive bar to sit at and have a drink or two. I had the half dozen wings and it was more than enough and a side of chili cheese fries. There was plenty for leftovers the next day. Service wasn't the fastest sitting at a table, so I would recommend sitting at the bar top for the best service. read more

BLT was soooo good. So simple but delicious. The wings are also great and it has a peanut subtle taste. I recommend this bar for sports. Drinks are reasonable for an entire football game. Wait staff is great and quick. It's a pretty small dive-y bar. It feels homey inside. read more