Best barbecue in Kansas City
The top 3 according to 37 votes from people: Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que · Gates Bar-B-Q · Q39. (Updated May 25, 2024.)
Burnt ends, sauce-slathered ribs and gas-station brisket: the Kansas City barbecue joints locals and pitmasters' fans rate highest.
Top 10
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1
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
Famous Z-Man sandwich served in a gas station.
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2
Gates Bar-B-Q
Greeted with 'Hi, may I help you?' since 1946.
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3
Q39
Competition-style barbecue in a sit-down restaurant.
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4
Harp Barbecue
Central Texas-style brisket in Raytown.
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5
Slap's BBQ
Brothers' competition barbecue in Kansas City, Kansas.
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6
Arthur Bryant's
Legendary barbecue joint at 18th and Brooklyn.
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7
Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue
Upscale barbecue known for its burnt ends and lamb ribs.
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8
Char Bar
Barbecue and beer in Westport.
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9
LC's Bar-B-Q
Smoke-filled, no-frills local favourite.
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10
Jones Bar-B-Q
Sisters' pit made famous by TV.
Candidates
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11
Rosedale Barbeque
Old-school barbecue since 1934.
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Comments (1)
The Z-Man sandwich at Joe's, inside a gas station, iconic.