BBQ

All the best brisket, ribs, and more from the BBQ capital of the Midwest.

Night Goat is an excellent Saturday afternoon-only BBQ speakeasy downstairs from Fox And Pearl.

Chef J is living a double life. It’s a top-tier BBQ joint by day, while at night, they close and serve as the eerie exit of one of America’s best haunted houses.

If you’re in the area visiting William Jewell College or Liberty’s historic downtown, it’d be a mistake not to stop at 3Halves.

Harp does Texas-style BBQ in Overland Park.

Buck Tui is a Thai BBQ spot in Overland Park, Kansas.

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is on the Kansas side of Kansas City, but it's the gold standard of barbecue.

Q39 is a cloth-napkin BBQ spot in Midtown.

LC's Bar-B-Q in South Kansas City makes the best sausages in town.

Arthur Bryant's is great for a quick BBQ lunch after visiting the American Jazz Museum.

F325 BBQ in North Kansas City is newer to the BBQ scene, but their three-meat plate is something special.

Slap's in Kansas City, Kansas has long lines, so arrive here when it opens and order the Mike Johnson sandwich.

Wolfepack BBQ in Columbus Park has some of the better brisket in KC.

Kick off a night of bar-hopping in Westport at Char Bar, where you should order The Whomp! Platter.

Scott’s Kitchen is right by the airport, and one of the only BBQ spots in town serving breakfast.

BB's Lawnside BBQ in South Kansas City is a shrine to what KC does best: blues and BBQ.