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KC's Best BBQ Joints
Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que is one of KC's Best BBQ Joints.

1. Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

9.3
3002 W 47th Ave (at Mission Rd.), Kansas City, KS
BBQ Joint · Rosedale · 359 tips and reviews

Kyle R.Kyle Rohde: Yep, it's in a gas station and that makes it all the more fun. Fantastic BBQ - my favorite BBQ place in KC. Don't miss the Z-Man! Read more.

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque is one of KC's Best BBQ Joints.

2. Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

8.1
1727 Brooklyn Ave (at E 18th St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 145 tips and reviews

Kyle R.Kyle Rohde: Combo platter with Burnt Ends and something else is the way to go, washed down with a big cup of lemonade.

Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue is one of KC's Best BBQ Joints.

3. Fiorella's Jack Stack Barbecue

9.1
101 W 22nd St (btwn Baltimore Ave & Wyandotte St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 224 tips and reviews

Kyle R.Kyle Rohde: Almost not fair to compare to other BBQ joints - this is a high-class BBQ joint. I love Jack Stack, but it's a totally different experience than others.

Danny Edwards BBQ is one of KC's Best BBQ Joints.

4. Danny Edwards BBQ

7.6
2900 Southwest Blvd (at W 29th St), Kansas City, MO
BBQ Joint · 29 tips and reviews

Kyle R.Kyle Rohde: Don't let a crowded dining room scare you off - they move people in & out quick and there's almost always a spot to sit by the time you get your food.

Woodyard BBQ is one of KC's Best BBQ Joints.

5. Woodyard BBQ

7.7
3001 Merriam Ln (btwn S 28th & 31st St), Kansas City, KS
BBQ Joint · Argentine · 65 tips and reviews

Kyle R.Kyle Rohde: There's no A/C, but there is a nice shaded outdoor area, so plan accordingly!

Rosedale Bar-B-Q is one of KC's Best BBQ Joints.

6. Rosedale Bar-B-Q

7.7
600 Southwest Blvd (btwn Division & N Hill St), Kansas City, KS
BBQ Joint · Rosedale · 30 tips and reviews

George G.George Godfrey: Try the Corn nuggets! Awesome