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Meat Mitch Barbecue

Leawood, Leawood·$$·Est. 2021
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Competition pitmaster goes brick-and-mortar

Meat Mitch is what Mitch Benjamin built after his award-winning competition team turned its WHOMP! sauces into a national brand: a full-service Leawood restaurant serving the recipes that won on the circuit. Years of contest pedigree sit behind a polished suburban dining room, with the sauce bottles that made the name lined up right there on the table. The menu leans into the greatest hits—brisket sliced with contest discipline, caramelized burnt ends glazed to a competition standard, and ribs finished the way judges reward, tender and sweet. The cheesy corn bake is the side that keeps tables ordering seconds, and the WHOMP! sauce ties the whole plate together with a sweet, tangy finish. It's championship barbecue you can simply book a table for, no cook-off wristband or lawn chair required, in a room built for a comfortable dinner.

Know Before You Go

Hours
Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
Price
Mid-range ($$)
Don't miss
Brisket, Burnt Ends, and Competition Ribs

What to Order

1
Brisket
2
Burnt Ends
3
Competition Ribs
4
Cheesy Corn Bake

Why It Stands Out

A nationally decorated competition brand serving its championship recipes from a polished Leawood room. Mitch Benjamin's contest discipline shows in the brisket and glazed competition ribs, all tied together by the signature WHOMP! sauce.

Quick Facts

Address
3620 W 95th St, Leawood, KS 66206
Hours
Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm
Price Range
$$
Established
2021

Ratings Breakdown

6 dimensions, each scored 0-10

510Smoke8.9Bark8.7Tenderness8.8Value9.1Atmosphere8.5Consistency8.7
Smoke8.9
Bark8.7
Tenderness8.8
Value9.1
Atmosphere8.5
Consistency8.7
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Meat Mitch Barbecue — Frequently Asked Questions

What should I order at Meat Mitch Barbecue?

Regulars point to Brisket, Burnt Ends, Competition Ribs, and Cheesy Corn Bake.

What are Meat Mitch Barbecue's hours?

Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm

Is Meat Mitch Barbecue expensive?

Meat Mitch Barbecue is mid-range ($$).

What kind of barbecue does Meat Mitch Barbecue serve?

Meat Mitch Barbecue 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 Meat Mitch Barbecue open?

Meat Mitch Barbecue has been serving Kansas City barbecue since 2021.