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Best Burnt Ends in Kansas City

Kansas City's most iconic BBQ creation — the caramelized, smoke-kissed cubes cut from the point of a smoked brisket. Here's where to find the best in the metro.

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Best Burnt Ends
in Kansas City

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que
1
KC ClassicBest Burnt EndsLocal Favorite

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Westwood, Kansas City, KS·$$·Est. 1996
9.8
4,200 reviews
Slap's BBQ
2
Best Burnt EndsLocal FavoriteNo Frills

Slap's BBQ

Kansas City, KS, Kansas City, KS·$·Est. 2016
8.9
1,800 reviews
LC's Bar-B-Q
3
Cult FavoriteCash Only

LC's Bar-B-Q

East Side·$
9.0
Woodyard Bar-B-Que
4
WoodyardUnique Atmosphere

Woodyard Bar-B-Que

Argentine·$$
8.8
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
5
KC ClassicHistoric

Arthur Bryant's Barbeque

Brooklyn Heights·$
9.4
Q39
6
Best BrisketChef-Driven

Q39

Midtown·$$
9.1
Hawg Jaw Que & Brew
7
Competition BBQCraft Beer

Hawg Jaw Que & Brew

North Kansas City·$$
8.6
The Tradition

Burnt Ends: A Kansas City Original

Kansas City's most iconic BBQ creation — the caramelized, smoke-kissed cubes cut from the point of a smoked brisket. Here's where to find the best in the metro.

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Burnt Ends in Kansas City — FAQ

What is Burnt Ends?

Kansas City's most iconic BBQ creation — the caramelized, smoke-kissed cubes cut from the point of a smoked brisket. Here's where to find the best in the metro.

Where can I find the best burnt ends in Kansas City?

Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que tops our Kansas City burnt ends ranking.

How many Kansas City restaurants serve burnt ends?

We've ranked 8 Kansas City restaurants for their burnt ends.

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