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Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que was established in 1996. The menu lists ribs, brisket, and burnt ends. The restaurant is closed Sundays.

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Published prices in this guideThe page lists Slaughterhouse Five at $199.99 each. The page lists BIG BUCKIN PLATTER at $139 each. The page lists Brisket /+ 1/4 lb. | 1/2 lb. | 3/4 lb. | 1 lb at $32 per pound. The page lists Cattleman's Plate at $22.95 each. The page lists Ham, Turkey, Pork at $15.06 eachPublished prices in this guideJoe's Kansas City Bar-B-QueThe page lists Slaughterhou…$199.99/eachBuck Tui BBQThe page lists BIG BUCKIN P…$139/eachScott's KitchenThe page lists Brisket /+ 1…$32/lbSlap’s BBQThe page lists Cattleman's…$22.95/eachLC's Bar-B-QThe page lists Ham, Turkey,…$15.06/eachUS dollarsOne bar per sourced menu price
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  • Illustration of food from Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

    Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

    Official site
    Hours
    mon-thu: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.; fri-sat: 11:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; sun: CLOSED
    Signature
    The page lists Z-Man Kit - Brisket
    Price
    Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que publishes Slaughterhouse Five $199.99 each

    Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que started in 1996. Its menu lists ribs, brisket, and burnt ends. The menu features the Z-Man. The ribs, brisket, and burnt ends kit is $183.99. A Z-Man brisket kit is $137.99. The restaurant is closed Sundays.

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    Arthur Bryant's

    Official site
    Address
    1727 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64127
    Hours
    mon-fri: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM; sat: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM; sun: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Signature
    The page lists burnt ends

    Arthur Bryant's is at 1727 Brooklyn Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64127. Arthur Bryant was called the King of Ribs. Charlie Bryant started the Kansas City barbeque tradition. Hours are Monday-Friday 10 AM-8 PM, Saturday 11 AM-8 PM, and Sunday 11 AM-7 PM.

  • Illustration of food from LC's Bar-B-Q

    LC's Bar-B-Q

    Official site
    Hours
    mon-sat: 11am-9pm
    Signature
    The page lists BBQ Sauce
    Price
    LC's Bar-B-Q publishes Ham, Turkey, Pork $15.06 each

    LC's Bar-B-Q is open Monday-Saturday 11am-9pm. The menu covers ribs, sausage, chicken, turkey, burnt ends, and sides. A slab is $29.02. Sausage is $14.54. A pound of sliced beef or beef burnt ends is $21.88. Pork burnt ends are $15.06.

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    Q39

    Official site
    Address
    1000 W 39th St. Kansas City, MO 64111
    Hours
    sun-thu: 11AM – 9PM; fri-sat: 11AM – 11PM
    Signature
    The page lists Certified Angus Burgers

    Q39 opened in 2014. Founder Chef Rob Magee is named as a founder. The restaurant features wood-fired grills and craft cocktails at four locations. Its style is sliced-to-order brisket straight from the smoker. Q39 Midtown is at 1000 W 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111. Q39 South is at 11051 Antioch Rd., Overland Park, KS 66210.

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    Slap’s BBQ

    Official site
    Hours
    mon: 11-7 (or sold out); tue: 11-7 (or sold out); wed: 11-7 (or sold out); thur: 11-7 (or sold out); fri: 11-7 (or sold out); sat: 11-7 (or sold out); sun: 11-7 (or sold out)
    Wood
    hickory
    Signature
    The page lists Burnt End Street Tacos
    Price
    Slap’s BBQ publishes Cattleman's Plate $22.95 each

    Slap's BBQ opened in June 2014. It smokes with hickory. Brisket is $18.95. Slap's calls Three Ribs and Burnt Ends its most popular plate and lists it at $22.95. The restaurant describes Taco Tuesday Burnt End Street Tacos as its most popular daily special. The restaurant sells out every day and is open daily 11-7 or sold out.

  • Illustration of food from Chef J BBQ

    Chef J BBQ

    Official site
    Address
    1401 W. 13th Street, Suite G. Kansas City, Mo 64102
    Hours
    thu-sat: 11:30am-4pm or Sold Out; sun: Noon – 4pm or Sold Out
    Wood
    hickory
    Signature
    The page lists Chef J Banana Pudding

    Chef J BBQ is at 1401 W. 13th Street, Suite G., Kansas City, Mo 64102. All meats are hickory smoked using real wood fire. The menu covers brisket, burnt ends, pulled pork, ribs, sausage, and turkey. House-made sides are available. Hours are Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-4pm or Sold Out and Sunday Noon-4pm or Sold Out.

  • Illustration of food from Scott's Kitchen

    Scott's Kitchen

    Official site
    Address
    11920 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153
    Hours
    mon-fri: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM; sat: 7:00 AM - 6:30 PM; sun: closed
    Signature
    The page lists Pilot's pulled pork sandwich
    Price
    Scott's Kitchen publishes Brisket /+ 1/4 lb. | 1/2 lb. | 3/4 lb. | 1 lb $32 per pound

    Scott's Kitchen is at 11920 North Ambassador Drive, Kansas City, MO 64153. The style list includes brisket, ribs, pulled pork, burnt ends, turkey, seafood, and sides. Burnt ends are a signature item. The Pilot's pulled pork sandwich is also a signature item. Scott Umscheid entered his first KCBS competition on May 8, 2009. Hours are Monday-Saturday 7:00 AM-6:30 PM and closed Sunday.

  • Illustration of food from Buck Tui BBQ

    Buck Tui BBQ

    Official site
    Signature
    The page lists Phad Thai Brisket
    Price
    Buck Tui BBQ publishes BIG BUCKIN PLATTER $139 each

    Buck Tui BBQ is led by pit masters and executive chefs Ted Liberda and Pam Liberda. The menu lists pulled pork, Issan Thai sausage, brisket, ribs, and burnt ends. Brisket is $6 for 4 oz. The signature Phad Thai Brisket is a fusion of Thai flavor and KC BBQ. The brisket is house-brined for 72 hours.

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Midtown

Q39 Midtown is at 1000 W 39th St., Kansas City, MO 64111.

FAQ

What style of BBQ is Kansas City known for?

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que lists ribs, brisket, and burnt ends. Slap's BBQ lists brisket, ribs, pulled pork, sausage, burnt ends, chicken, turkey, and sides.

What documented menu-price examples appear in this Kansas City guide?

Buck Tui BBQ lists brisket at $6 for 4 oz and pulled pork at $6 for 4 oz. LC's Bar-B-Q lists a Scrap Sandwich at $10.42. Slap's BBQ lists brisket at $18.95.

What time do popular Kansas City BBQ joints sell out?

Chef J BBQ is open Thursday-Saturday 11:30am-4pm or Sold Out and Sunday Noon-4pm or Sold Out. Slap's BBQ is open 11-7 or sold out daily and says it sells out every day.

Which Kansas City BBQ joints smoke with hickory?

Chef J BBQ smokes all meats with hickory using real wood fire. Slap's BBQ says its food is smoked in hickory.

Which Kansas City BBQ joints are open on Sunday?

Arthur Bryant's is open Sunday 11 AM - 7 PM. Q39 Midtown and Q39 South are open Sunday 11AM-9PM. Slap's BBQ is open Sunday 11-7. Chef J BBQ is open Sunday Noon-4pm. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is closed Sunday. LC's Bar-B-Q is open Monday-Saturday only. Scott's Kitchen is closed Sunday.

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