This was my first time having KC BBQ and I didn’t do a lot of research before coming.

It is a very low key place, it’s a locals place. It’s a little rough around the edges. I read some reviews after I ate to see how my experience compared to others.

First, when I ordered, everyone in the window was friendly and polite. The cashiers are efficient, and not there to be your friend and they aren’t making you feel warm and fuzzy while taking your money. They did a good job of keeping the line moving. They weren’t rude or aloof. They are working.

I was surprised at the pricing in a good way.

I ordered the 4 bone rib special for $11 and had a $2.Xx French fry.

The fries are great. The ribs were average in my opinion, but definitely not great. The sauce is legendary. When the original sauce first hit my mouth it was one of the better sauces I’ve tried on most food. It was just that good. It’s bold.

You might have better luck getting the whole rack, or a half rack. The ribs weren’t that big. The value is there though. It’s priced competitively with a value meal at most fast food restaurants. I took a bite of the bread, but I wouldn’t consider finishing it. I always considered bread on bbq for soaking up grease and sauce.

I’m a huge bbq fan and made sure I came hungry. I’ve heard great things about burnt ends and saw the special sandwich.

It was a huge portion, but I can’t say it was very good. After looking at other pictures of the burnt end sandwiches, I think I got the shaft on this one. Mine doesn’t look like the others.

I strongly prefer traditional brisket, but I’m glad I tried it. The onion ring was perfect.

Again, the sauce stole the show here and kind of saved the day. I tried a few bites in each sauce, settled on one I liked and put it down.

I was having serious fomo at some of the other sandwiches I saw. By the time I finished my sandwich, went back to the window to order a sliced pork to go, they were out. So I got a pulled pork and it just didn’t have the same eye appeal the sliced meat sandwiches had on other tables.

After 3-4 hours, I tried a bite. The flavor is there! I’ll eat it tomorrow

From what I saw though, the sliced sandwiches are the definite way to go.

If i lived in KC, I could definitely see myself stopping here once a week for a sandwich and fries.

Huge portions, and fairly priced.

I walked the half mile to Gates Bbq up the road. This might be a better choice for a family of tourists. Jazz music was playing outside, they had a few tables under umbrellas, a lounge and a larger seating area.

There are a ton of BBQ options to choose, and if you can only try one, I would probably go with another choice. However, this is still a good choice with good food. No complaints.