9.4
Arthur Bryant's Barbeque
$Brooklyn Heights, Kansas City, MO
Where presidents eat. Where legends are made.
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8.7/ 10
580 reviews“James Beard award-winning. KCK original.”
Sisters Deborah and Mary Jones run Jones Bar-B-Q out of a small building in Kansas City, Kansas, and a James Beard America's Classics award put a national stamp on what KCK locals had known for decades. The operation is tiny, the hours run until sold out, and the quality is anything but small—this is hand-built barbecue with a national honor and no pretense to match it. The ribs are the star, deeply smoky and tender, carrying the muscle memory of decades spent at the pit. Pulled pork and brisket follow close behind, soulful and unhurried, and the house sausage is worth grabbing before the daily count runs out. Get there by late morning, because the sellout is real and it comes early. This is some of the most soulful barbecue in the metro, made by two sisters who have earned every bit of the acclaim.
Know Before You Go
- Hours
- Wed–Sat 11am until sold out
- Closed
- Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Heads up
- Jones Bar-B-Q keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
- Price
- Budget-friendly ($)
- Don't miss
- Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, and Brisket
What to Order
1
Pork Ribs2
Pulled Pork3
Brisket4
SausageWhy It Stands Out
A James Beard America's Classics award confirmed what KCK already knew—sisters Deborah and Mary Jones make some of the most soulful barbecue in the metro. The ribs lead, deeply smoky and tender, from a tiny building that sells out daily.
Quick Facts
- Address
- 6706 Kaw Dr, Kansas City, KS 66111
- Phone
- (913) 788-5005
- Hours
- Wed–Sat 11am until sold out
- Price Range
- $
- Established
- 1986
Ratings Breakdown
6 dimensions, each scored 0-10
Smoke9.0
Bark8.5
Tenderness9.2
Value9.5
Atmosphere6.0
Consistency8.5
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Good to Know
Jones Bar-B-Q — Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Jones Bar-B-Q?
Regulars point to Pork Ribs, Pulled Pork, Brisket, and Sausage.
What are Jones Bar-B-Q's hours?
Wed–Sat 11am until sold out
What days is Jones Bar-B-Q closed?
Jones Bar-B-Q is closed Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so it's worth confirming before a trip.
Does Jones Bar-B-Q have limited hours?
Jones Bar-B-Q keeps limited hours and can run out — go early or check ahead before you visit.
Is Jones Bar-B-Q expensive?
Jones Bar-B-Q is budget-friendly ($).
What kind of barbecue does Jones Bar-B-Q serve?
Jones Bar-B-Q serves Kansas City Style barbecue — Kansas City BBQ is defined by its variety of meats (not just pork or beef, but both plus chicken, sausage, turkey, and more), thick tomato-and-molasses-based sauce, slow-smoking over hickory wood, and the legendary burnt ends.
When did Jones Bar-B-Q open?
Jones Bar-B-Q has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 1986.
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