Where to Eat BBQ by Neighborhood in Kansas City
Kansas City barbecue sprawls across both sides of the state line. Use this neighborhood guide to pair classic institutions, neighborhood pits, and destination smokehouses without crisscrossing the metro.
Kansas City's Signature: The Story of Burnt Ends
Burnt ends began as barky brisket scraps and became Kansas City's signature bite. Here's how the point turns into smoky, caramelized cubes — and where to taste them.
A First-Timer's Guide to Kansas City Barbecue
New to Kansas City barbecue? Start with burnt ends, order a mixed plate, embrace the thick sweet sauce, and cross the state line for a fuller taste of the metro.
Kansas City BBQ, Explained: Everything, With a Thick Sweet Sauce
Kansas City smokes a little of everything over hickory and oak, then finishes it with the thick, sweet sauce most Americans picture when they hear 'barbecue.' Here's the logic behind it.
The Best BBQ in Kansas City: The Essential Joints
From old-school institutions to polished new-school smokehouses, these Kansas City barbecue joints define the city through burnt ends, ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and deep pit tradition.